Allyssa Mejia

Allyssa Mejia is a skilled veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal care and management. Currently serving as the Lead Veterinary Assistant at GoodVets since October 2020, responsibilities include surgical assistance, staff training, and client education. Previously, Allyssa worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital, where duties involved animal restraint and medication administration. Additional experience includes an internship at PAWS Chicago and the Champaign County Humane Society, focus on animal care, and a role at Walt Disney World that involved educating the public about conservation. Allyssa holds a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Associate of Science in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology from Penn Foster Group.