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Meet Heather Nokes

Heather Nokes, Vet Tech

I have been in the animal welfare field professionally for over 6 years now. First, as a kennel attendant, then as a veterinary assistant, now as a shelter adoptions and matchmaking counselor. I am passionate about the well-being of small animals, mainly cats and dogs, and teaching the public about how to care for them. They enrich our lives, the least we can do is make theirs the best they can be!


Education

  • Associate of Arts from Lord Fairfax Community College; 2012
  • Bachelor of Arts from Christopher Newport University; 2014
  • Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster; in progress
  • Dog Trainer/Instructor Career Diploma from Penn Foster; in progress

Experience

  • 2015-2016: Kennel Attendant (SPCA of Winchester/Frederick County)
  • 2016-2019: Veterinary Assistant (The LifeCentre, Leesburg)
  • 2019-Current: Veterinary Assistant (Linden Heights Animal Hospital)
  • 2020-Current: Volunteer Blog Contributor (Humane Society of Loudoun County)
  • 2021-Current: Adoption and Matchmaking Counselor (Animal Welfare League of Arlington)
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