Our Leadership Team

Lodging • Daycare • Pet Supplies • Dog Training
in mesa and gilbert, az

Dr. Ryan Ainsworth

Owner & CEO

What made you want to work with animals?

My passion for pets began when I was very young. My first job was at Petsmart when I was 16. I started in the Specialty department and thoroughly learned about aquatics, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. At that time, a lot of people came to me with their pet problems, and if I didn’t know the answer I would ask someone else or look it up. I quickly discovered a passion for problem-solving peoples’ pet problems. This made me realize that being a veterinarian would be the right career choice for me.

What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?

We have five dogs, three corgis, an Aussie mix, and a dachshund. We have several ducks and chickens as well

What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?

I played the trombone and junior high and high school.

Kate Mayeski

Director of Operations

Bio coming soon!

Michelle O' Neill

Dog Trainer

What made you want to work with animals?
I loved dogs since as long as I can remember. When I did get a dog and started training, I fell in love with obedience training and how I could teach my dog to perform behaviors and have fun in the process. So since I loved the school I was at, I was lucky enough that the owner saw the passion I had and asked me to be an assistant. Over 18 years later, I am still teaching others to have a good canine citizen, but in a way better climate. As an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, I enjoy teaching through a positive and motivating approach.

What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I am a Terrier lover. I have a Wheaten Terrier and a Kerry Blue Terrier.

What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
My first time in an airplane at the age of 18, I didn’t land, I jumped out.

To chat about your dog’s training journey, email Michelle at michelle.oneill@barkavepet.com

Brandy Evantash

Senior Retail Manager

What made you want to work with animals?
I have always had a love for animals, and I’ve always known that I wanted to work with them!

What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I have 3 dogs and a cat of my own at home.

What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
I also know how to groom dogs!

Jessica Mendez

Resort Manager

Bio coming soon!