Calyn has always been an animal caregiver, starting with her family farm. She had the responsibility of helping care for several different animals including livestock, horses, and many dogs and cats. Calyn has compassion for animals and uses her experience in the day-to-day care of her patients. She has been a member of the VCA team since 2018 as a veterinary assistant, and is experienced in owning herding dogs and a hedgehog named Spike. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs and camping.