Jennel has an Associates degree in Applied Science of Animal Technology from the Bel-Rea Institute in Denver, Colorado, where she lived for 5 years. A Certified Veterinary Technician for the last 10 years she has lived in Bend since 2000. She has enjoyed working at several of the Veterinary Clinics in town, but especially enjoyed working at the Emergency Clinic in 2003. Jennel has been in love with dogs since childhood, and raised 2 Rottweilers from puppyhood to senior hood and is now a proud parent of 2 Miniature Pinschers; Pico and Bidy and a lovely 4 year old human boy named Eli. Her current interest is the canine mind and spirit and aspires to train search and rescue dogs. She enjoys learning, reading, roller skating, hiking, camping and spending time with her family.