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Start Date: May 2022Hometown: Muncie, IndianaEducation: Ball State University – Zoology majorHobbies: Being outdoors and caring for animalsFun Fact: I’ve been to Peru, South America and it was beautiful!How do you try to help nervous pets who are staying with us? Give them treats and lots of pets so they know they are safe here!

Position: Veterinary AssistantStart Date: August 2021Hometown: Muncie, INEducation: Degree in English Studies from Ball State University and currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program with Penn FosterHobbies: DIY gel nails, cross stitch, and snuggling my petsFun Fact: I’m Fear Free certified!Why did you decide to get into the veterinary profession? I was a foster for many years at Muncie ARF and got…

Position: ReceptionistStart Date: August 2021Hometown: Newburgh, INEducation: Speech Language Pathology Major at Ball StateFun Fact: I am obsessed with house plants and I love trivia!What is your favorite thing to do with your pets? Snuggling and watching movies!

Position: ReceptionistStart Date: May 2021Hometown: Hartford City, INEducation: Associate in ScienceHobbies: Magic the Gathering, video games, playing guitar and bassFun Fact: I have an extra vertebraeWhat is your favorite thing to do with your pets? Sing them silly songs

Position: Veterinary AssistantStart Date: September 2020Hometown: MuncieEducation: Harrison College Veterinary AssistingHobbies: Collecting oddities, thrift shopping, and cuddling catsFun Fact: I was trained in human phlebotomyWhy did you decide to go in the veterinary industry? I love the medical field and vet med is so diverse that I’m constantly learning something new!

Position: Veterinary AssistantStart Date: November 2020Hometown: Springport, INEducation: Black Hawk College – Majored in Equine ScienceHobbies: Riding Horses, hiking, and other outdoor thingsFun Fact: I love donuts and sushi!Why did you decide to go in the veterinary industry? I love working with animals. I’ve had animals since I was little and could never see myself…

Position: Veterinary AssistantStart Date: July 2019Hometown: Lawrenceburg, KentuckyEducation: Pre-vet/Biology at Ball State UniversityHobbies: Painting, walking my dog Lucy and Winifred, and playing with my two cats Zuko and Toulouse!Fun Fact: I would love to work with wildlife or zoo animals!What is your favorite part of being a vet tech? I genuinely love providing my utmost…

Start Date: January 2020Hometown: Gurnee, ILEducation: Starting tech school soon!Hobbies: Painting and bakingFun Fact: I had my nose broken twice by the same person in cheerleadingWhat is your favorite thing to do with your pets? My cat loves to watch Spongebob!

Position: Veterinary AssistantStart Date: June 2019Hometown: Muncie, INEducation: Will soon be attending Penn FosterHobbies: Spending time with my 4 animals, video games, and spending time with my wifeFun Fact: Both my wife and I are in veterinary medicine!Why did you decide to work with animals? I was out of work for a while and was…

Start Date: June 1989Hometown: Chicago, IllinoisEducation: MS Western Illinois UniversityHobbies: Gardening, sports, and readingFun Fact: I wanted to be an author.What is the best part about the clients here at Maplewood? Very down to earth and personable.