Jessica Anderson | Technician Supervisor
Jessica was born and raised in New Jersey and developed a passion for horses at an early age. She graduated from Centenary College in May of 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies with a concentration in Equine Science. After graduation, Jess was a Hospital Technician Team Leader and MRI/NM imaging technician for just over 10 years. She was certified to operate a standing MRI scanner by Hallmarq in September 2013, having discovered a passion for diagnostic imaging.
Jess recently joined Running "S" Equine in August 2023 as the Technician Supervisor and Pharmacy/Lab/Medical Imaging Manager. Jess’s experience, skills and passion for being an equine technician make her a valuable asset to the team!
In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse, Willow as well as going for runs on the Frenchtown trails!
Jennifer Leddy | Veterinary Technician
Full-time Veterinary Technician Jennifer Leddy joined the team in May 2020. She graduated with a BS degree in Equine Science from Centenary University as well as two minors in Biology and Business Marketing. Jennifer is incredibly hard-working and cares deeply for all of our patients. Her duties include assisting the veterinarians, performing scrub nurse duties in surgeries, and caring for horses in the clinic. Jennifer is so dedicated to her work and she helps us provide exceptional care for all of our patients.
"I enjoy working beside people who are passionate about what they do," says Jennifer. "I like constantly learning about horses through the various cases we see."
Before joining the Running 'S' Equine team, Jennifer gained 6 years of experience in the veterinary care field. During her time at Centenary University, Jennifer worked at the Centenary Equine Center for work study and a Rehab Rider from 2018-2020. She has also worked several barn jobs managing and grooming horses. Jennifer's hobbies include horse showing, USEF/USHJA. She also loves riding, hiking, and skiing.
Montana Ryden | Veterinary Technician
As a veterinary technician with us since October of 2021, Montana assists veterinarians with appointments, procedures, and setting up equipment. She’s worked with horses since 2018. Montana has a three-year-old Pitt mix named Stew and a 16-year-old OTTB named Albert.
“I love working with the amazing group of veterinarians and technicians who love to teach us.”
In her free time, she loves planting and taking care of her garden, playing with her dog, hanging out at the barn, and enjoying a nice fire at the end of a long day.
Kaitlyn Johnson | Veterinary Technician
Kaitlyn Johnson has been a full-time Veterinary Technician at Running 'S' since October 2021. With over a decade of experience in the animal care field, Kaitlyn brings dedication, versatility, and a deep passion for animal health to her role every day. Her responsibilities include keeping veterinary trucks fully stocked, assisting with procedures, and setting up diagnostic equipment—always with a readiness to jump in wherever she’s needed, whether in the hospital or on the road.
Kaitlyn holds a degree in Equine Studies from Centenary University and has worked with animals since she was a child, starting out in barns and eventually serving as a Barn Manager from 2018 to 2021. Her favorite part of her work is doing whatever it takes to help sick or injured patients go home healthy and happy.
Her love for animals extends well beyond the workplace. Kaitlyn shares her life with a small menagerie of beloved pets: Finn, a 10-year-old thoroughbred horse she enjoys taking to small schooling shows; two cats, Eli and Pixie; and Summer, a playful 1-year-old Shepherd mix.
Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys horseback riding, paddleboarding, trivia nights, cheering on the Yankees, and exploring new restaurants with her boyfriend. What she values most about working at Running 'S' is the team-oriented atmosphere: “Everyone works together as a team. Everyone is always willing to help you out or teach you something new.”
Rachel Matthews | Veterinary Technician
Rachel has been a full-time member of our team since June of 2022. As a Veterinary Technician, Rachel takes care of patients, keeps the vets safe, and gets through the day as efficiently as possible! Her favorite parts of the job are surgeries and hospital cases. Rachel has a B.S. in Animal Sciences and Industry from Kansas State University.
“Each vet has their own process, and it’s interesting to learn those different thought processes. [I also like] the team-like feel – everyone is close. We see a wide range of problems and clientele.”
Rachel has a six-year-old Spotted Draft horse named Sailor and a three-year-old cat named Arlo. When she’s not working, she loves hiking, drawing, and baking.
Sarah Malcolm | Ambulatory Veterinary Technician
Sarah joined our team in January 2024 as a full-time ambulatory veterinary technician. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Equine Science from Centenary University, and is currently attending Penn Foster to work towards her full veterinary technician license. Some of her responsibilities include jogging horses for lameness evaluations, sterile preparations for injections, restraining patients, running bloodwork, and more. With her sports medicine and rehab experience, as well as her knowledge of different modalities not currently offered, she brings an additional level of care to our patients.
Sarah has almost 9 years of experience in the animal-related field, working as a rehabilitation technician as well as doing a short stint at a small animal general practice. At Running S Equine, Sarah loves every part of her job because she gets to learn something new every day.
"Everyone is willing and happy to help," she shares. "I feel so supported, and people want to see me succeed. I am always learning something new."
At home, Sarah has an 11-year-old mixed dog that she rescued in 2015 named Olivia. In her free time, she enjoys baking, going to the beach, and spending time with those she loves most - her friends, family, and her dog.
Aniko Conrad | Veterinary Technician
Aniko has been with Running ‘S’ Equine since June 2017, and some of her favorite job responsibilities include caring for the patients, assisting with in-clinic and ambulatory appointments and running anesthesia during surgery.
“I like the business of a vet hospital, it is rewarding sending a patient home that was sick or injured,” says Aniko. “It is also a plus working with horses every day!”
Aniko has two horses; a warmblood named Tecumi and a standardbred named Gal. She has two tabby cats, Mickey and Minnie, and two pit mix dogs named Gus and Crouton. During her free time, she enjoys doing anything outdoors. She likes riding her horses, hiking with her dog, going to the beach, and lying by the pool.
Stephanie Lemanis | Veterinary Technician
Stephanie joined Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services in June 2025 as a full-time Veterinary Technician. With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Rutgers University and five years of hands-on experience in the animal care field, Stephanie brings both knowledge and passion to every farm call.
Her daily responsibilities include assisting with procedures on the road, setting up equipment, jogging and restraining horses, and maintaining inventory. With a strong background in animal handling and a love for learning, Stephanie thrives on the variety of cases she sees out in the field.
Prior to joining Running 'S', Stephanie worked as a barn assistant and exercise rider, and served as the student coordinator for horse handling at Rutgers. She also runs a pet and equine memorial art business, combining her love for animals and artistic talent.
At home, Stephanie cares for a diverse group of pets—dogs, cats, birds, snakes—and her beloved Belgian Warmblood horse, Joppe’s Noir. In her free time, she enjoys painting, horseback riding, gaming, being outdoors, and trying new foods.
Stephanie values the supportive and knowledgeable environment at Running 'S'. “The vets are incredibly smart, and I learn something new every day,” she says. “Everyone genuinely cares about the horses and each other.”