Emily Russo

Manager & Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA-1)

Emily is not originally from Missouri and has only lived in the area since early 2006.   She spent most of her life living on islands and recently found herself in the Ozarks, a totally different environment, but one she loves. While she wasn't raised around cattle and horses, she has always loved animals and has never been without a pet of some kind. She graduated from the University of Hawaii with her Bachelor's of Science in December of 2005.

Her interest in animals led to her first volunteering and then working here at the Clinic, where she has worked since September 2006.  She says she is lucky to have such a great group of people to work with everyday. She has worked as a kennel assistant, receptionist, technician or whatever is needed at the moment and is now managing the clinic.  When not working, she likes anything outdoors - swimming, kayaking, hiking, biking -- or just spending time with her family, pets and friends.