Melissa grew up in this area and started work at Southside Animal Hospital as a kennel tech in 2017, she has since worked her way up to Lead Vet Tech. She is currently attending school at Howard College and working towards her degree to become a Radiology Technician. She loves animals and loves being able to explore her passion here every day. She has many pets which include her dogs, Ace, Addy, & Hannah. Her cats Franklin and Masha, and a leopard gecko named Marmalady.