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Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
Marlena Folden, D.V.M. and Practice Owner
Dr. Folden is really excited to be the leader of the team here at Broadway Animal Hospital. She brings many years of veterinary experience to us. After graduating from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, she practiced emergency and general medicine in the Coachella Valley until 2014. Dr. Folden always wanted to return to Humboldt County to live, work, and play, as she was a previous HSU student athlete. She and her husband had also started raising their family here before leaving for veterinary school. Since 2014, she has worked at various local hospitals but when the opportunity to purchase Broadway Animal Hospital became a dream come true she couldn't pass it up.
“I love veterinary medicine. There are so many opportunities to engage in the aspects I love while I get to play a role in improving people and animal’s lives and bonds. You will find me always making important pet health decisions with you, the best we can.”
Emergency medicine, wellness, feline medicine, dentistry, and dermatology are a few of her veterinary interests. In her spare time, you may find her hanging out at the beach or hiking with her family and dogs. Other times, she might be curled up with any of her kitties or playing with her birdies. And don’t forget the three turtles, Daisy, LT, and Lilly; she has many stories to tell about them.
Emily Bloom, D.V.M.
Dr. Bloom grew up on the Mendocino Coast, completed her undergraduate degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis, and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School. She has eagerly jumped into her role of D.V.M. at Broadway and is a wonderful addition to our team. She lives with her partner and two dogs, Mo and Trout, and spends her time horseback riding, fishing, backpacking, and enjoying the local breweries.
Dr. Bloom's interests include internal medicine, surgery, and wellness care. In addition to small animal medicine, she has interests in large animal medicine, specifically equine and dairy cow health.
Support Team
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Rochelle started working in the veterinary field when she was 15 years old. She completed her degree in veterinary technology and earned her RVT license in 2007. After 8 years in the veterinary field, she dedicated herself to school full time. She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley in Conservation and Resource studies and continued on to
Rochelle started working in the veterinary field when she was 15 years old. She completed her degree in veterinary technology and earned her RVT license in 2007. After 8 years in the veterinary field, she dedicated herself to school full time. She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley in Conservation and Resource studies and continued on to the University of Washington, where she earned a Ph.D. in Biology, studying bat ecology on the San Juan Islands.
Rochelle loves animals and education in all forms. She enjoys teaching and training BAH staff to improve the standard of veterinary care at our hospital and she also enjoys educating clients about the medical aspects of their pets care.
In her free time Rochelle enjoys spending time with her husband and dog Django, and napping with her cat Rue Tang.
Linda, Hospital Manager
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Linda has been in the veterinary field for about 5 years now, but has been around animals all her life. She received her Bachelor’s in Zoology from Humboldt State University in 2018 and aspires to work in a zoo setting surrounding conservation education. She has two cats, Melon and Raven, one dog, Toblerone, and one ball python, Guinever
Linda has been in the veterinary field for about 5 years now, but has been around animals all her life. She received her Bachelor’s in Zoology from Humboldt State University in 2018 and aspires to work in a zoo setting surrounding conservation education. She has two cats, Melon and Raven, one dog, Toblerone, and one ball python, Guinevere. She spends her free time with her husband and dog exploring the Northern Coast and all it has to offer. Educating and interacting with the clients and their furbabies is a wonderful part of the job, as well as being able to help support and grow the hospital and its employees.
Shannon, RVT
Rochelle, RVT and Director of Medical Services
Shannon, RVT
Shannon received her registered veterinary license in 2021, but is already a natural! She has worked in the veterinary industry for many years. She is wonderful with our patients, calming them with her comforting energy and working hard to make every visit as stress free as possible. We find that anyone who talks to her absolutely adores
Shannon received her registered veterinary license in 2021, but is already a natural! She has worked in the veterinary industry for many years. She is wonderful with our patients, calming them with her comforting energy and working hard to make every visit as stress free as possible. We find that anyone who talks to her absolutely adores her, and her knowledge base and drive to educate is huge. She has lived in many places, her favorite being Hawaii, and regularly works with the Ocean World staff in Crescent City to care for their animals and perform in the shows. Shannon lives in Humboldt now, has a wonderful daughter, a mini doodle, and a bull dog.
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Kayleigh loves all animals, especially cats! She has five of her own: Electra, Eugene, Penny, Harley, and Taki. She loves working in an animal medicine environment because it helps improve the lives of both the animal and the fur-parent.
She loves being a part of that journey and making an impact in the lives of other beings. She has alway
Kayleigh loves all animals, especially cats! She has five of her own: Electra, Eugene, Penny, Harley, and Taki. She loves working in an animal medicine environment because it helps improve the lives of both the animal and the fur-parent.
She loves being a part of that journey and making an impact in the lives of other beings. She has always been interested in medicine and thinks it is nice to be in an environment where she gets to have more practical experience that lines up with her educational interests every day.
Kayleigh is currently attending Veterinary Technician School to become an RVT and grow her knowledge in the world of animal medicine.
Matthew, Assistant
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Matt has brought his knowledge to BAH from working at many specialty hospitals in the Bay Area previous to moving to Humboldt County. You can find him spending his free time with his Labrador Scout or relaxing at home.
Bella, Assistant (future RVT)
Kayleigh, Assistant (future RVT)
Bella, Assistant (future RVT)
Bella is a positive, entertaining, and wonderful addition to our team! She is so supportive of others, gets along with clients like old friends, and treats evert patient as if they are her own. She is currently pursuing her RVT license, with just a few more semesters to go. She is Fear Free certified. Bella also runs a few other local businesses with her partner.
Tyler, Assistant
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Tyler is originally from Palm Springs, CA but moved up to Humboldt to study music education and performance at HSU. When he is not practicing his many instruments, he spends his time with his wife and 5 cats. He loves working with the incredible doctors and staff at BAH and being able to help give our client’s furbabies the best care.
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Katelyn also graduated from HSU with a degree in Wildlife. She is an assistant here at Broadway and has excelled in her current positions while still learning more about veterinary medicine and adapting to new job positions daily. She is currently in school pursuing her RVT license. She is Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly certified.
Katelyn also graduated from HSU with a degree in Wildlife. She is an assistant here at Broadway and has excelled in her current positions while still learning more about veterinary medicine and adapting to new job positions daily. She is currently in school pursuing her RVT license. She is Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly certified. Outside of work Katelyn is on a disc golfing team and frequently travels to competitions. ’s furbabies the best care.
Sabrina, Assistant (future RVT)
Katelyn, Assistant (future RVT)
Sabrina, Assistant (future RVT)
Sabrina is originally from Vegas. She obtained a bachelors in zoology, and is working towards obtaining her veterinary technician license with a specialty in exotics. She primarily would like to work with exotics, specifically wolves and large carnivores. She is Fear Free certified and Cat Friendly certified. She has been deemed the best
Sabrina is originally from Vegas. She obtained a bachelors in zoology, and is working towards obtaining her veterinary technician license with a specialty in exotics. She primarily would like to work with exotics, specifically wolves and large carnivores. She is Fear Free certified and Cat Friendly certified. She has been deemed the best dog snuggler on staff, and really shows a lot of love for any animals that come through. Sabrina has a crazy lab mix fittingly named Beast who is the center of her world. She enjoys the outdoors and hiking with Beast.
Leo, Assistant (future DVM)
Laura, Client Service Representative
Sara, Client Service Representative
Leo has been an assistant at Broadway for nearly a year, and has excelled at many positions and patient care. He is currently a student at HSU studying Wildlife Biology and Zoology with the hopes of going to Veterinary School to become a Wildlife Veterinarian. He has 4 ferrets at home and is particularly passionate about them, hoping to specialize in ferret medicine in the future.
Sara, Client Service Representative
Laura, Client Service Representative
Sara, Client Service Representative
Sara is originally from the East Coast, but moved here to study at Humboldt State University. She has a bachelors in Wildlife, and has love for all animals. She is so welcoming and friendly, and works hard to listen and address to any and all concerns regarding our patients. She has many reptiles at home, and has a plant collection that c
Sara is originally from the East Coast, but moved here to study at Humboldt State University. She has a bachelors in Wildlife, and has love for all animals. She is so welcoming and friendly, and works hard to listen and address to any and all concerns regarding our patients. She has many reptiles at home, and has a plant collection that could rival the local plant shops. Her primary interests are in wildlife and education.
Laura, Client Service Representative
Laura, Client Service Representative
Laura, Client Service Representative
Laura comes from LA initially but moved to Humboldt to be closer to family (and to escape the heat!). She spends most of her time here at the front desk answering your calls and questions, and loving on all of the puppies at the same time! She does not currently have any animals at home, but is in the process of adopting a cat with her partner.
Jocee, Client Service Representative and Assistant
Jocee, Client Service Representative and Assistant
Jocee, Client Service Representative and Assistant
Jocee is a new addition to our Broadway team, and we are so happy to have her! She is currently attending HSU. Her positive energy is unmatched and patients seem to love working with her.
Rojo, Feline Supervisor
Jocee, Client Service Representative and Assistant
Jocee, Client Service Representative and Assistant
Provides excellent moral support and cuteness. Loves Bonito Flakes and sunning on the patio.