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Melissa HiginsonMelissa Higinson

Position here at Otterkill:
Veterinary Assistant/ Veterinary Technician Student

Educational Background:
Currently Attending Ulster County Community College to obtain a AAS in Veterinary Science Technology

Hobbies I enjoy:
I enjoy photography, Horse back riding, hiking, and any activities involving my animals.

Number of Family Animal Companions: 5

Names and Breeds
"Yogi" - a Golden Retriever/German shepherd mix, "Oliver" - an African Grey Parrot and the Felines- "Pepper", DMH, "Lyle" - DSH and "Murphy" - DLH

Special things I have done with animals:
Yogi has gone through multiple obedience and agility classes, also looking into attending therapy companion classes

“I love to be a part of the Otterkill Animal Hospital healthcare team because”:
There is such a great overall employee moral here, we all work very hard and very well together treating each other as our second family.

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