Melissa joined the Ingleside Animal Hospital team in 2023 and is currently studying pre-veterinary medicine at Arizona State University. With a strong passion for animal care, Melissa aspires to become a veterinarian specializing in equine, farm, and large animal care.
At home, Melissa shares her life with four dogs—two Corgis, an Australian Shepherd, and a mixed breed dog—as well as seven horses, five bunnies, and a variety of chickens and goats. Her lifelong love for animals began at an early age, and she has been riding horses since she was 11 years old. Melissa is an active participant in Escaramuza, a traditional Mexican equestrian sport that involves a team of eight women riding side saddle.
Melissa’s extensive hands-on experience with a diverse range of animals, combined with her academic pursuit of veterinary medicine, makes her a dedicated and passionate member of the Ingleside Animal Hospital team.