We speak your language! Meet Czara

Czara is a receptionist at the RAPS Animal Hospital and she is often the first person a new client or patient meets on arrival!
 
She speaks English and Tagalog. 
 
RAPS is proud to offer services in most of the languages spoken in Metro Vancouver.

What languages do you speak?
English and Tagalog 
 
Where did you grow up? 
I was born in Manila, Philippines, raised in Brunei until I was 6, then came to BC and lived in Richmond for forever. Both my parents are Filipino. My grandparents and parents made sure that my sister and I can still speak Tagalog as it benefits us to have more than one language, plus to continue our heritage and cultural traditions. 
 
How did you get into this field of work?
I was actually bringing my dogs to RAPS when one day I saw an ad that they were hiring, so I took a chance and applied, since I love animals and wanted a change.
 
How long have you been at RAPS?
I have been at RAPS for about two years.
 
Tell us about your pets!
I have two dogs and 3 aquariums full of aquatics. I have grown up with dogs since my grandparents took care of a lot of them as I was growing up. But I always just loved animals, so throughout my life I have had hamsters and guinea pigs (even though I was allergic to them). When COVID happened, I found a nice hobby with aquascaping and having freshwater fish.
 
What can you tell us about your experience at RAPS?
RAPS loves to cultivate a family environment. We work well together and we often plan activities after work. I honestly have not worked in a place where the team wants to spend more time together. We already spent 10 to 12 hours a day together – why not more? I literally had one co-worker who had too many days off lined up together and they came in to work just to hang out.