Kelly is a Delaware native and graduate of Middletown High School. She always wanted to work with animals. She began her career as a grooming bather and kennel attendant before working as a veterinary assistant. While working in the emergency and surgery departments of a large Animal Hospital, she pursued training to become a licensed veterinary technician. Kelly passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) in 2008.
After 6 years in a Technical Supervisor position in general practice, Kelly had the opportunity to take her veterinary and leadership experience into the animal welfare realm to help bring a local animal shelter & clinic back to life. Having always had a passion for rescue and helping underserved animals, she immersed herself in shelter medicine. She worked with large volumes of homeless animals across the state of Delaware helping receive the care they needed while waiting for forever homes. Teaching and mentoring Veterinary Assistants and Technicians along the way.
Kelly is eager to begin the next chapter of her career with Willow Grace Veterinary Hospital. She looks forward to bringing excellent care to the community and to develop long-term relationships with pets and their owners.
Kelly recently moved back to Middletown with her Husband, daughter, and son. They have a Pomeranian- Theo, A tripod GSP- Greenly, a tabby cat- Bingley, and several koi fish. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and being outdoors.
