Meet Our Team
Lesli A. Spears
DVM
Hey there! I am Dr. Lesli Spears, and I have been working with animals of all kinds for more than 38 years. I started out as a kennel assistant, worked as a veterinary technician, and eventually held externships during veterinary school at the San Francisco Zoo and The Avian and Exotics Clinic in Monterey, California. Since I graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, I have strived to understand and treat canine, feline, and exotic species’ ailments and diseases with the utmost care and concern. I welcome challenging cases, and I hope to learn something new every day! I love all the fuzzy, furry, and scaly creatures that you consider part of your family. My family consists of my wonderful husband, Lee, our awesome children – Hunter, Emma and Lisa-our beautiful daughter-in-law, one dog, two cats, 22 chickens, my turkey - Tommy Boy, my beehive, and my blue bellied lizard named Rango. It has been my life-long dream to practice quality, caring medicine for all of my animal friends. In my spare time, I love to ride my motorcycle, garden, camp, go off-roading, bake and travel to exotic places. I look forward to meeting new faces here at Quail Ridge and their owners 🙂 Livin' the dream...
Don Hemerson
Hospital Manager
Growing up in a family deeply rooted in veterinary medicine, Don Hemerson developed a profound love for animals from an early age. With both his grandfather and father as veterinarians, his upbringing was filled with stories of compassion, care, and healing. This foundation ignited his passion for animal welfare and drove him to pursue a career in practice management. With 20 years of experience under his belt, Don has become a respected figure in the field, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. In his free time, Don enjoys exploring the great outdoors, whether it's hiking, biking, or simply soaking up nature's beauty. He is also an avid reader, finding peace and inspiration in stories from various genres. Above all, Don treasures the moments spent with his family, believing that time together is the most valuable gift of all.
Alli Embury
Front Desk Receptionist
Alli Embury is one of the receptionists at the front desk. Her love of animals began at a young age, and she feels blessed to help them every day. Family-oriented, she has six children and two fur-babies. When not working, she enjoys photography and traveling to new places.
Jasmine Boucher
Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant
My name is Jasmine and I'm a Receptionist / Veterinary assistant here at Quail Ridge Animal Hospital. I have worked here at Quail Ridge since June of 2022. I have lived in Carson City since I was 5 and have always had a passion for helping animals. On my free time I enjoy training and going on hikes with my dogs, aswell as making any form of art.
The love and care for animals has always been a big priority of mine and I'm honored to be able to be a trusted friend for your fur babies in their times of need.
Elaya Pineda
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Crystal Bennett
Veterinary Assistant
Crystal is thrilled to be part of the team at Quail Ridge Animal Hospital and is grateful for the opportunity to help pets in need. She is currently serving in the Army National Guard and is also an EMT studying to become an EMT Firefighter. Crystal has been passionate about animals since childhood and has worked in the veterinary field for nearly three years. She plans to continue pursuing her love for animals throughout her career in human medicine.
