Melissa is a passionate and skilled professional with a rich background in the animal care industry. Her experience spans general veterinary medicine, behavioral specialty medicine, and nonprofit organizations, where she has held a variety of roles supporting pets and their people.
She holds an Associate of Applied Animal Science and is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy, an Elite Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professional, and a TAGteach Certified Practitioner.
Driven by a deep commitment to making a di_erence, Melissa strives to create meaningful, positive impacts for animals and their human companions through education and advocacy in veterinary behavior and training.
In her free time, Melissa loves exploring Michigan’s waterfalls, traveling, kayaking, dabbling in yarn crafts, savoring hard ciders and craft beers, and enjoying life with her husband and dogs.