Robin
Veterinary Assistant
When Robin was a teenager, she got a job working in the kennel at a local animal hospital. While walking one of the hospitalized patients, she noticed the dog suddenly limping. Instinctively, she checked the dog’s paw and noticed a briar, which she pulled out. The gratification that came from helping that defenseless animal sparked a desire to do more and inspired Robin to further her animal care journey.
During her three and a half years working at the kennel, Robin found herself becoming more and more curious about the medical side of things. She would frequently peek in on appointments and ask lots of questions. Eventually, Robin was promoted to veterinary assistant, and shortly thereafter joined the Dogwood Animal Hospital team.
Robin’s favorite part of the job is observing and assisting with non-routine surgeries. She finds it fascinating to watch the doctors work and learn new things. She also enjoys refilling prescriptions and figuring out which medication helps with what conditions. Medication refills always challenge her mental math and memorization skills.
Outside of the clinic, Robin is fur-mom to a cat named Mittens, who loves to talk and will meow for minutes on end as long as someone is responding to her. Mitten’s favorite thing to play is “red light,” in which she chases the laser all around the house. When she’s not working or attending classes at the University of North Georgia, Robin enjoys going on walks, rollerblading, or crocheting.
