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John and Shannon Lawrence |
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Shannon Lawrence |
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Registered Veterinary Technician |
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Orange County Animal Shelter |
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Education and |
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Professional History |
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Shannon concentrated on creative writing in high school as well as music, participating as a member of the Chamber Choir. She had a keen interest in animals from an early age, and owned her own Arabian gelding named Risaud during her high school years. She participated in many horse shows, winning a few ribbons, and learning that keeping animals means hard work. |
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She studied general business at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), but didn't find it to her liking. She later studied sign language for the hearing impaired, and briefly studied medical assisting. She then went to work at a pet grooming business and learned grooming skills which she carried with her to several pet shops. After many years of pet grooming, she decided to concentrate on animal health technology full time. Returning to Mt. SAC, she earned her A.S. in Animal Science in 1989. After successfully completing the state board licensing exam, she became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). |
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In 1992, Shannon was offered a full time permanent job at the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA in Pasadena, California. She served there as an RVT until December, 1999, when she moved on to the Orange County Animal Shelter in the city of Orange. |
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As an RVT, Shannon assists in surgery (mostly spaying and neutering), does treatment of impounded animals, networks with breed and wildlife rescue groups, and conducts both radiology and lab work. |
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AHA � American Humane Association |
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ASPCA � American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
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Feral Cat Coaltion � San Diego, CA society promoting spaying and neutering of pets, as well as zero population growth in feral cat populations |
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HSUS � Humane Society of the United States |
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IFAW � International Fund for Animal Welfare |
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Lifesavers Inc. � An organization who has made it their mission to save wild mustangs from slaughter and abuse |
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Orange County Animal Shelter � Shannon's new workplace in Orange County, California |
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Pasadena Humane Society � Find your best friend at the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA |
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SCVMA � Southern California Veterinary Medical Association |
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World Animal Net � World's largest network of animal protection societies, with over 1,500 in over 80 countries, working to improve the welfare of animals |
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