Melissa graduated from Midwest Institute in 2020 with a Veterinary Technician degree. Melissa is married with 2 children, a 10 year old girl and 4 year old boy. Melissa lives on her family farm where she raises miniature Highland cattle. Melissa loves to embroider and take her two favorite cows, Opal and Pearl, to fairs and functions. Melissa joined the team at Great Rivers Animal Hospital during the fall of 2024.