Melody grew up indulging in the three R’s: Riding, Rescuing, and Recess. Before animal rescue became as common as it is nowadays, she would drag home all kinds of creatures in need. Her mom just quietly shook her head and resigned herself when young Melody would proclaim “I’m going to find him a new home” (which she would). She joined us at Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital in September of 2019 as a veterinary technician, after spending time working at North Bay Animal Hospital in Panama City Florida, weathering Hurricane Michael and the aftermath. After working as a veterinary technician, she made the decision to transition to a receptionist, which was a natural move for Melody, although she did spend some time as a receiving clerk as well as a licensed nail tech in her past. She has since traded horses for “hogs” and on any given lovely Sunday, you will find Melody rockin’ down the road on one of her motorcycles with boyfriend Thor cruising right alongside. Mom of 1, Grandma of 5, she still has plenty of time and heart for her two boxers, Harlee and Piper.