From goldfish to livestock, I love them all. My whole life thus far has been dedicated to the welfare of animals and service to my country. As a youngin, I was saving frogs from the middle of the road, snakes from being beaten with broomsticks by scared human mothers, and bandaging baby birds and their broken wings. I became an equestrian until it was too expensive so i began volunteering at therapy ranches and rescues just to be close. I raised livestock and poultry while in high school where I learned much about improvising on the farm. I became a service dog trainer learning a few other skills along the way. I joined the Army hoping to get 68t (vet tech) but proudly ended up in combat instead - I hold my military experience dear to my heart. I am happily married to another servicemember who also loves animals! We both have volunteered for rescues throughout the years. I got out of the military to persue my dream of working with animals. I'm grateful to say I was given the amazing opportunity to train as a vet assistant and soon became one, eventually working up to surgical assistant in the orthopedics department. I am also a current student of veterinary technology. Still, the animals are calling from all different directions and I will be there to answer! *Currently stationed at Ft Benning, but Ft Sill is just around the corner*