If you have a passion for preventative medicine, client education, connecting with community, and leveraging the latest technology in support of an elevated client and patient experience, then Pilina Vet may be just the place for you!
A role for technicians who are not yet licensed but are just as dedicated to wellness, prevention, education, and connection.
Typically called “licensed vet tech,” we’ve tweaked the title to reflect the increased responsibility and expectations of these highly skilled and valuable team members.
Megan, originally from Colorado, moved to Hawaii to attend college. In school, Megan’s love for animals led her to become interested in science and medicine. She finds the veterinary field to be the perfect blend of these interests, and serving the families of her community to be rewarding work. In her free time, Megan enjoys scuba diving, …Megan Williams, Veterinary Assistant
From Kailua, Kailee graduated from Le Jardin Academy where she graduated with both a high school and IB Diploma. She later went on to achieve a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from UC Davis in California. In California, Kailee spent time volunteering at a pop-up clinic for houseless families, where she gained experience with …Kailee Lyons, Vet Assistant
From Spokane, Washington, VP of Operations Dana relocated to the island in 2022 with her husband, Matt. The same year, Dana joined the Pilina Vet team as an Experience Maximizer, eventually taking on the role of VP of Operations. Outside of Pilina Vet, Dana enjoys playing tourist, visiting other parts of the island to hike, …Dana Bogan, VP of Operations
Born and raised on island, Veterinary Nurse Joleen joined the Pilina Vet team first as an intern in spring of 2022 from Windward Community College, eventually graduating top of her class as a registered veterinary technician (RVT). Joleen later agreed to formally join the Pilina Vet Team for good! Joleen is also Fear Free certified …Joleen Pregil, Vet Nurse, RVT
CEO Franz, originally from Florida, came to love the Kailua community while stationed here over a decade ago as a P-C3 Naval Flight Officer. While here, he and Dr. Sara became acquainted, and later married in Waimanalo. At Pilina Vet, Franz has many roles. For the clinic, he maintains the budget and finances, assists with …Franz Federschmidt, CEO
Adding a new puppy or kitten to the ‘Ohana? Pilina Vet is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you feel confident in caring for your newest family member. We recommend puppy or kitten exams at these key stages: 8 weeks old, 12 weeks old, and 16 weeks old. Each stage has a …New Puppy & Kitten Care
Dr. Sara grew up in a small farming town in central California. She attended the University of San Diego and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science with honors. After graduation, she served as a P-3C Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy. She left active duty to pursue her passion for medicine and graduated …Dr. Sara L Federschmidt, DVM
