About the Author
Shannon’s love for animals started long before she got into veterinary medicine. She attended University of Southern Maine to earn her bachelor’s degree in biology. Shortly after graduation, she started working in the animal field and became a veterinary technician with on-the-job learning. Her veterinary career began 6 years ago in a general practice, and she has been with Portland Veterinary Specialists for the past 2 years.
Shannon says, “I couldn’t be happier in the field I have chosen. I get to have animals as patients throughout the day, aiding in their care, and also get to come home to my personal 4-legged kids. Life in the veterinary medicine field, in my opinion, is as good as it gets.”