Sam joined Tacoma Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant in July of 2020. Prior to joining the team she lived in Pullman, WA, and attended Washington State University to study Psychology. After graduating Sam volunteered at Evergreen Veterinary Clinic while working full time at the local movie theater in Pullman. Sam is currently applying to colleges to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and going on hikes with her dog Kobe and friends. In addition to becoming a certified vet tech she one day hopes to own a dog-friendly coffee shop with her best friend.