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Carris

Kennel Technician

Starting as a kennel technician in 2024, Carris was promoted to Veterinary Assistant and plans to pursue a degree in Large Animal Science at Penn Foster to become a technician specializing in large animal care, while also running a dog-sitting business and caring for her two rabbits, Dug and Bug.

Hello! I’m Carris. I started working at Lifetime Animal Center in April 2024 as a kennel technician. I began as a weekend kennel tech but then switched to the weekday evening shifts. After a year of working in kennels, I got promoted to a Veterinary Assistant! I plan to further my education at Penn Foster, pursuing a degree in Large Animal Science. My goal is to become a veterinary technician, specializing in the care and treatment of large animals. I’m passionate about animal health and dedicated to gaining the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact in veterinary care. I have two rabbits named Dug and Bug, along with many other animals. In my free time I expand my dog sitting business as a side job. I’m so excited to be able to work at this facility, I learn and grow every single day!

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Sydney

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Sydney is the PM Kennel Technician who joined the clinic in 2025, bringing her passion for animal care developed on a farm, and is currently pursuing a degree in Digital Media Production at Mizzou while enjoying time at home with her dog, Cash, and her two cats.

Katie

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Starting in 2019 as a kennel technician and now working tirelessly as a Veterinary Assistant who loves monitoring surgeries and running diagnostics, Katie has a huge passion for rescuing and rehabilitating animals and shares her home with her husband and ten pets (three dogs, four cats, a snake, a gecko, and two rabbits).

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Starting as a volunteer in 2021, Payton quickly progressed from Kennel Technician to Veterinary Assistant, is currently pursuing her veterinary technician degree at Penn Foster, and loves riding horses and taking her two dogs to the park with her husband, Cameron.