Melissa Bashioum, Vet Tech

I have been with Quitman Animal Clinic since September 2008, with the hope of many more years to come. The love of being around animals and helping take care of them inspires me, especially the satisfaction I get when I’ve made someone happy by helping their loved one feel better.

My mom says I have always wanted to work with animals, from the time I was a little girl. Short story about me: We had just moved to the area when one of my cats got sick. I took him to the vet and that’s how I met Dr. Bennett and the gang at Quitman. He really took his time talking with us and since we were new to the area that meant a lot. Now I am part of the Quitman Animal Clinic family and enjoy my job each and every day.

I live with Tommy, my husband of 9 years; Wyatt, my 8 year old son (he loves lizards, frogs, snakes); and Bailee my 12 year old step-daughter (she loves to play sports and go hunting with her dad and brother). We love to go fishing, boating, and hunting, and just being outside together. I like to be outdoors, and also enjoy shooting at the range. My pets are: Cats Furby, Fuzzy Fishstick, and Firecracker; Dogs Camo, Rebel, and Maxx; and many goats.