Carey grew up in the New River Valley. She initially attended Virginia Tech where she received her BA in Music Education. She then graduated from Community College of Baltimore County with her Associates in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology and became a licensed technician in 2003. After working in numerous practices in the NRV, she landed at Main Street Vet in 2016 and became part owner in 2018. Carey shares the passion with Dr. Halkowich of treating senior pets, having adopted 2 from the Montgomery County Shelter.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing flute in community ensembles, and being at home. She currently lives with 4 other humans, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 birds, and a handful of fish.