ABOUT LESLIE
MEET LESLIE
Leslie Barnhill is a current Veterinary Technician student at Purdue University with a strong background in both animal care and education. She has combined her lifelong passion for animals with more than 25 years of professional experience in education, bringing a unique skill set in communication, client support, and training to her veterinary career.
Leslie has been an active volunteer with the City of Plano Animal Services, where she assists in the surgery room, supports community adoption events such as Pups in the Park, exercises and enriches shelter dogs, and counsels adopters to help match pets with the right homes. She has also provided personal pet sitting services, offering feeding, walking, medication administration, enrichment activities, and home care for clients.
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Professionally, Leslie has served as a veterinary assistant/technician in an integrative veterinary clinic, where she gained hands-on experience in patient care, treatment support, and client education. Her dedication to advancing her knowledge is reflected in her continued education and certifications, which include:
Conservation and Wildlife in Veterinary Medicine – Purdue University (December 2023)
Companion Animal End-of-Life Care – University of Vermont (February 2023)
Small Animal Veterinary Assistant – Dallas/Cedar Valley College (December 2020)
Fear Free Certified
Senior Dog Veterinary Certification Program
Pet CPR Certification
Leslie is passionate about supporting pets and their families throughout all stages of life, from wellness to senior and end-of-life care. With her blend of clinical training, volunteer service, and teaching background, she strives to provide compassionate
