Patrice started working with animals in 1996 as a volunteer at an animal shelter. The director of the shelter was a graduate of the local community college and spoke with her about classes to become an Animal Health Technician and she signed up for classes the very next semester. Patrice’s first “real job” after college was at the Nashville Pet Emergency Clinic. Though she has worked in a few other clinics since then, Patrice feels that she has found her home at Affton Veterinary Clinic.