Mel started working in the veterinary field in 2004, and has worked with small animal practices, large animal practices, exotics, wildlife, and shelter medicine. When outside of work, her life still involves animals with her own personal cats, dogs, horses, goats, rabbits, ducks, and chickens (and more as time goes on), some of which also belong to her wife, Ryan, who shares in her love of animals and the outdoors. Mel is certified in feline behavior and training, along with fear free, and does canine behavior and training, along with sports, on the side as well.