Name: Kelly Lyons
Age: 23
Hometown: Born in Burlingame and moved to Sonoma when I was 3 years old.
Experience: Technician Assistant at Altimira Veterinary Hospital; currently attending SRJC to become a Veterinary Tenchincian.
Degree(s): High School Diploma and degree in progress at SRJC

Who is in your family?

Brother; age 18. Sister; age 16.

Pets at home?

Aussie Shepard Mix named Dodger; age 15. Belgian Malinos Mix named Pudge; age 12. Black Lab named Maggie; age 3. Tuxedo Cat named Boo; age 6.

Why did you start working in the veterinary field?

I work in the Veterinary field because I adore pets. I love being able to help them when they are sick and I feel lucky that the families of these pets trust us to take care of them. Whether it's taking care of a critical care patient or something like giving vaccines, all aspects of the job excite me.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully, in 5 years I will have sat for my California State Boards and will be state certified. I'm hoping to be looking into purchasing real estate by then as well.

What is your favorite thing to do at the hospital?

My favorite thing at the hospital is meeting all the families, taking care of Dooney and nursing sick pets back to health to help them thrive. Also, watching the kittens and puppies grow up.