Patrice Beres has been with VCA Herndon-Reston since 2015 as a Veterinary Assistant. She has always had a passion for animals and decided she wanted to do more to help them. Previously she has worked in animal training and an animal boarding/day care facilities. She chose this profession because she is passionate about helping pets and helping their owners better understand how to care for them. Someday she hopes to further her education and become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She lives at home with her 2 cats, Shamaya and Asuka, and 2 dogs, Dillinger and Raschka, and in her free time enjoys going to the movies, walking with her dogs, and playing Dungeon and Dragons with her friends.