Like most people, I’ve been an animal lover my whole life which led me to studying animal science at Virginia Tech on the pre-vet path. I have a large knowledge base to turn to from my studies but also an extensive history working with dogs/cats of all temperaments and personalities— I used to foster dogs, have worked as a kennel tech, and have had dogs my entire life. I have taken care of animals with all sorts of difficulties including dementia, severe separation anxiety, blindness, and incontinence.