10/23/2026
💙🐾 National Veterinary Technician Week Spotlight: Star! 🐾💙
Meet Star, one of our wonderful Veterinary Assistants at Livewell Animal Hospital! With approximately two years in veterinary medicine and a background in human healthcare, Star has found her passion in helping animals feel safer, more comfortable, and cared for during their veterinary visits.
✨ What makes Star special? Her patience, positivity, and ability to stay calm when patients need it most. She understands that a veterinary visit can be scary, and she takes pride in helping fearful or anxious pets build more positive associations with the hospital. Seeing a once-nervous patient return with less fear is one of the most rewarding parts of her job!
Behind the scenes, Star helps keep our hospital clean, organized, and stocked so our medical team can provide the best possible care. She also plays a vital role in keeping both patients and teammates safe through thoughtful, compassionate handling. 💙
Star especially loves working with large, high-energy dogs (especially Shepherds!), thrives in the organized chaos of walk-ins and emergencies, and finds great fulfillment in seeing sick patients recover and return home to their families. When she's not helping our patients, you might find her enjoying a coffee or sharing a genuine conversation with a client.
When asked what veterinary medicine would be without people in her role, Star's answer says it all: “Stressful and chaotic!” 😂 And with her favorite workday soundtrack being “Turn Down for What,” we think she's perfectly suited for the fast-paced world of veterinary medicine!
Star, thank you for bringing your positive attitude, patience, and dedication to Livewell. The work you do matters more than you know, and we're so grateful to have you on our team! 🐾💙
