Holly, BS, KPA-CTP
Holly is one of our Veterinary Assistants and the Puppy Pre-School Instructor! She is also a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Holly joined the Valley Veterinary Service team in 2007 as a Veterinary Assistant and is our Inventory Manager. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology in 2003 from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in October 2020.
Holly developed an interest in early behavior of dogs and became our Puppy Pre-School instructor in January 2012. She creates a unique relationship with our clients and patients by implementing a fun, positive environment for puppy socialization. Holly is also certified to instruct Karen Pryor’s Puppy Start Right Program. She thoroughly enjoys watching these puppies blossom into well-mannered dogs by continuing their training throughout their lives and enhancing their relationships with their pet parents as a result!
Our Puppy Pre-School program is a rotating class offered every Wednesday evening from 6-7 at the office/virtually!
Holly teaches Puppy Preschool, Basic Obedience, and Advanced Obedience Group classes. She also offers private training sessions tailored to your dog’s needs, as well as, cooperative care sessions to help your dog get acclimated to the veterinary office in a positive manner.