Melissa “Mel” was Born and raised in Houston, Texas and was inspired by her late dog, Lucy, to enter the veterinary medical field. Melissa received a bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas State University in 2012. GO BOBCATS! That same year, she started her career as a veterinary technician, working at general practice clinics in New Braunfels.
2014 found Mel in San Antonio and in specialty practice at Blue Pearl. She spent 8 years and worked at two Blue Pearl hospitals, finding a niche for wound care and orthopedics, then ultimately found an absolute love for Critical Care. Melissa currently lives in Spring Branch with husband Kevin surrounded by the beautiful Texas Hill Country as well as countless deer, horses, chickens and llamas. She enjoys being an auntie on her days off to her nieces and nephew, as well as running, enjoying the Texas sun, going to the shooting range, or binging Netflix.
Melissa loves the intensive, personalized care of patients and supporting the unbreakable bond between pets and their owners. Mel’s passion for veterinary medicine includes being the best advocate for the patients that she serves. She believes it is truly a gift to work with animals and give them back the love, trust, and patience they give us. Her sense of humor and ability to “keep it fresh” keeps her coworkers entertained, and she loves being able to help mold and grow the young technicians of the future!