Michelle Werden

I am married to my husband Andy, a mother to Abby, a 7-year-old rescued Cocker Spaniel, and a business owner. As a young child, I gravitated towards animals due to their unassuming, non-judgmental, and honest personalities. Their resiliency and forgiving nature have been a continuing life lesson for me. After a 20-year career as a staff accountant, I made the decision to step outside of my comfort zone and retire. I left a job that I excelled at and that I was very comfortable in to pursue my passion for animal care. I was accepted into the Veterinary Nursing program at SPC in June of 2017. I graduated with honors in May of 2019 and subsequently became a CVT by passing the VTNE in August of that same year. I began my veterinary career in May of 2017 with a small single veterinarian practice, which I continue to do relief work for. In May of 2018, I also began working at Pet Pal Veterinary Clinic. I have been an active volunteer with Pet Pal Animal Shelter since 2016 and have been a hospice foster with Florida Cocker Spaniel Rescue since 2013. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband Andy, Abby, and my family, working in my organic garden, and volunteering with the shelter.