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Dr Len W Sorensen DVM
Veterinarian / Owner Dr. Sorensen graduated from Colorado State University in 1983. After working in Arizona for a year he came to Moab and opened the Moab Veterinary Clinic, which has now been serving Southeastern Utah and parts of Southwestern Colorado over 30 years. Dr Sorensen loves working with animals, both small and big, and the people who belong to them. When he first Opened the Moab Veterinary Clinic it was only him and his wife Sheryl. They worked out of the garage until they could afford to add on to the practice. Since the start they have expanded the facilities and upgraded their equipment multiple times and have plans for future expansions. |
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Dr. Alexis J Johnson DVM
Associate Veterinarian Dr. Johnson was born and raised in Moab, Utah. Being the daughter of Dr. Sorensen she spent a large part of her childhood at the Moab Veterinary Clinic and cultivated a love of animals. Watching her father care for animals, Alexis gained a desire to follow his path and become a veterinarian herself. After graduating from Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, Dr. Johnson returned home and joined the Moab Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinarian. Currently Dr. Johnson lives with many cats, 3 dogs, 4 cockatiels, a bearded dragon, and an array of goats. She has a love for animals large and small, and daily expands her knowledge to best care for them. Though she does not specialize in a specific field, Alexis is fascinated with surgical procedures and is currently learning the techniques of bone plating. When not working in the clinic Dr. Johnson spends her time caring for her daughters (Born Feb 2015 and April 2018) and spending time with her sister who also lives in Moab. Alexis is family oriented and believes that our pets are a part of our family deserving quality care. |
Sheryl Sorensen
Owner / Office Manager and wife to Dr Sorensen.
Sheryl is the key element that keeps things in the clinic running smoothly from day to day. Having started the business side by side with Dr. Sorensen, she knows all the ins and outs to the business. Sheryl often works right alongside her husband as a technician and/or receptionist on top of all her other responsibilities.
Owner / Office Manager and wife to Dr Sorensen.
Sheryl is the key element that keeps things in the clinic running smoothly from day to day. Having started the business side by side with Dr. Sorensen, she knows all the ins and outs to the business. Sheryl often works right alongside her husband as a technician and/or receptionist on top of all her other responsibilities.
Jennifer Jones
Assistant Office Manager Jennifer joined the Moab Veterinary Clinic team in Feburary of 2018. Jennifer has previous experience at the Casper Humane Society in Casper, Wyoming. She also has experience with dog training! Jennifer has dogs, cats, birds (including racing pigeons), a hedgehog. |
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Amanda Russo
Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Assistant, VA Amanda has been an integral parts of the clinic for years, being another daughter of Dr. Sorensen and sister to Dr. Johnson. She just loves caring for your pets on a day to day basis. Working back in the kennels, she spends most of her time with the animals and makes sure that they are well cared for when they stay with us. Amanda is knowledgeable on the Hills pet food product line. She is the mother of two girls, a boy, and her fur babies- three cats and a dog. She is currently working on getting her veterinary technician degree from Penn Foster. |
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Rikky Foster, CVT (CO), LVT (UT)
Credentialed Veterinary Technician, CVT (CO), Licensed Veterinary Technician, LVT (UT) Rikky was raised in Moab and graduated from Colorado Mountain College in 2009 with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam that same year. He worked at the Dog & Cat Clinic as an assistant from freshman year of high school until graduating college and worked as a technician from 2009 until Dr. Gostlin's retirement in October of 2013. Rikky joined the Moab Veterinary Clinic team in February of 2014 and is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Veterinary Medical Humane Society, the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, and the Utah Society of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. Rikky became a licensed technician in the state of Utah in 2020 and enjoys hiking, camping, offroading, and music. He lives with his girlfriend and her 3 cats and one dog, and his recuse Chesapeake Bay Retriever with megaesophagus. |
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Stephanie Carter, Veterinary Assistant
Stephanie started as a kennel attendant at a private practice in San Clemente, CA and worked her way up to veterinary assistant, training new staff at her hospital. She has been in the field for 4 years and absolutely loves being involved with all of the animals as well as growing and learning everyday. Stephanie is working towards a degree in medical coding and eventually nursing. Other loves include enjoying time with loved ones, cooking, dancing, music, the outdoors, and of course snuggling her crazy kittens Carl and Tuna. |
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Stay tuned for new team member Monica!
Dawn Harrison, Veterinary Assistant
Dawn joined the Moab Veterinary Clinic in December of 2021. After attending MSU Bozeman for Ranch Management, she bolstered her knowledge while working on a small goat and cattle ranch then broadened it even more working at a wildlife sanctuary where she handled wolves, foxes, bears and more. Dawn is a certified wildlife rehabilitator, though she is not licensed in Utah and is not currently practicing. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading, and hanging out with just about any animal when volunteering at animal shelters. She lives with her husband and their 4 rescue cats, and is incredibly proud of her adult daughter who attended Arizona Culinary Institute and shares her mom's joy for baking, cooking, and animals.
Dawn joined the Moab Veterinary Clinic in December of 2021. After attending MSU Bozeman for Ranch Management, she bolstered her knowledge while working on a small goat and cattle ranch then broadened it even more working at a wildlife sanctuary where she handled wolves, foxes, bears and more. Dawn is a certified wildlife rehabilitator, though she is not licensed in Utah and is not currently practicing. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading, and hanging out with just about any animal when volunteering at animal shelters. She lives with her husband and their 4 rescue cats, and is incredibly proud of her adult daughter who attended Arizona Culinary Institute and shares her mom's joy for baking, cooking, and animals.
