Dr. Eric Olson
Dr. Eric Olson knew Veterinary medicine was for him when he started working with animals when he was 17 and never looked back. He attended the University of Glasgow of James Herriot fame for his Veterinary Degree. After graduation, he worked in Oregon and Herriman before purchasing A Gentle Vet. When not spending time with his family he enjoys fishing, home improvement projects and all the wonderful family-oriented activities available in Utah. He has a mammoth-sized cat named Hank. He loves helping families stay happy and healthy at A Gentle Vet.
Dr. Emily Gidcumb
Dr. Gidcumb is a Utah transplant and is originally
from North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021, with a focus in small animal
medicine. She is especially interested in internal medicine, nutrition,
and preventative medicine. Her goal is to provide the best care possible
to her patients and their families in a way that best meets their needs.
In her free time, she tries to enjoy the great outdoors as much as
possible, and to spend quality time with her family and friends.
Dr. Brian Redmond
From an early age, Dr. Brian Redmond and his dogs would watch countless hours of Animal Planet and were enamored by the wildlife expert, Steve Irwin. Growing up near Boise, Idaho, he was deemed the neighborhood’s favorite and most trusted pet sitter, which strengthened his interest in animal compassion. This advocacy continued with him into his teenage years as he repaired a bird sanctuary, helping him become an Eagle Scout.
Dr. Redmond holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Brigham Young University—Idaho in Organismic Biology. During his undergraduate education, he shadowed local veterinarians and interned with Yellowstone Bear World. It was here he gained a unique experience working with black and grizzly bears, wolves, deer, elk, bison and countless other species. This wide exposure and accumulation of animal care led him to Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. (GO COUGS!) There, he completed his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with professional interests that include anesthetic management, dentistry, and cardiology. Dr. Redmond and his wife are proud parents of four children. He is teaching his children to love and care for animals. In his free time, he likes to kick back and watch a good college football or basketball game, or engage in a competitive card or boardgame with friends and family. He is also taking recommendations for family outing and date ideas.
Tristen
Office Manager
Tristen is a lover of Great Danes and always has a smile on her face for all she meets. She enjoys camping and spending time outdoors with her family and her dog Demi. Tristen often spends her off time backing and helping everyone enjoy life a bit more with her delicious desserts.
Linda
If Linda is not in the clinic, she is often photographing dogs in ridiculously adorable scenarios. When you come into our clinic, you will find that most of our photographs were taken by this amazingly talented woman. She also enjoys travelling to dog shows where she is often showing her beautifully trained pups.
Lizzie
Lizzie has always known she wanted to work with animals She has spent most of her career working in hospitality prior to joining us and loves helping others. Lizzie has attended JATC at Slick where she spent time studying at their veterinary technician program. Lizzie has two dogs of her own Penny and Nova, as well as two cats Piper and Wylbert. In her free time Lizzie enjoys shooting a round of pool to help relax, going fishing (mostly the ice kind) or attending care shows.
Sarah
Sarah grew up in Colorado Springs but moved to Utah to attend school at Broadview University. She graduated in 2017 with a degree in veterinary technology and applied science and got married to her husband Austin the same day she graduated college. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, her two Pomeranians, and watching movie marathons with her husband. She’s very artistic, so when she’s not working, she’s usually baking or painting.
Taylor
My name is Taylor and ever since I was little, I knew that I
would be working with animals. I’ve been in the veterinary field for almost 7 years and love every second of it. My dream is to open my own animal rescue to help pets in need and find them a loving and permanent home. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, along with my two cats and bulldog. My hobbies include watching anime, reading, TikTok dances and video games.
Austin
Austin is one of our receptionists who joined the veterinary
field in 2023 with a history of management in the tech and sales industry. Austin spends his free time with his wife and daughter, his two Pomeranians, or enjoying different forms of media! He is extremely knowledgeable about different forms of tech/IT which has quickly made him a valuable asset to our team.
Devanne
Has always dreamed of working in the veterinary field. She has grown up with dogs and has always loved animals. She has a husky names Blue who is such a goofball, and she loves playing and spending time with him. In her free time, Devanne is usually with her family or outdoors doing something fun. She is also an aerialist.
Katja
Katja was born and raised right here in Utah. She’s always had a passion for all kinds of animals and has shared her home with everything from bunnies to cats. She is currently attending Weber State University
for Zoology and in her free time you can find her rock climbing, traveling or riding her bike.
Chanelle
Chanelle joins us from Penn Foster College where she is pursuing her associates degree in veterinary technology, and once done hopes to move into wildlife rehabilitation. She enjoys coffee, reading, and all things canine obedience. If not spending time with her husband and son, you’ll find her training with her dogs or napping with her kitties.
Adriana
Adriana has never met a dog she doesn’t like. Ever since she was young she has loved being around animals. She recently graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. She enjoys horse riding, hiking, boating, and spending time with her 5 horses, 2 dogs, and all cats.
Nixie
I have lived in Utah my whole life. I knew I wanted to work with animals since I was a little girl. I have volunteered, done vet shadowing, and taken all kinds of different classes for animals since high school. This is what I was meant to do in life. I’ve been a technician for about 6
years now. I chose this field because I love animals with all my heart and want to help them to the best of my ability. I have mainly worked ER for animals. I loved working in the ICU the best. I have 5 dogs and 8 cats. They mean the world to me!