Shawnee graduated in from the YTI veterinary technician program in 2014. From there, she received her license to be a certified technician and began work with VCA in 2015. Shawnee has worked in many different roles across three hospitals with VCA.

She has two boxers (Grim and Outlaw), one cat, a ball python, and a crested gecko. In her spare time, she loves riding her motorcycle, art, and reading.