Meet Our Staff
Mel
Farrington
Human Resource Director
Mel Farrington joined the staff at the Sand Road Animal Hospital,
LLC. In 1997. During this time she worked part-time while she continued
her studies at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. In 1999,
Mel graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology.
Following her undergraduate
studies, Mel joined the Sand Road staff full-time and her role
continues to grow and be instrumental
to the practice success. Mel is critical in assuring that the
activity at
the front desk flows smoothly and client’s needs are addressed
quickly and effectively. She works hard to provide staff with
the training and direction they need to be successful in their jobs.
She is also
instrumental in the recruitment of new staff members. Her responsibilities
often include; reviewing applications, interviewing candidates
and assisting in the hiring process. Mel’s role is also to bring
new ideas for improvement to the management meetings so SRAH
can continue to change and improve as the needs of the clients
and business change.
She is successful at this by working directly with staff and
clients to understand their needs.
Mel lives in Falls Village
with her two black labs, two cats, and her beloved dwarf rabbit
named “Artifact”.
Currently Mel is pursuing a Graduate degree from the University
of Connecticut in
Humanitarian Studies. During her free time Mel enjoys spending
time with her nephew and two nieces, hiking with her dogs,
taking pictures,
and reading.
If you would like to contact Mel regarding employment opportunities
or ways we can serve you better please e-mail her at farringtonmelissa@hotmail.com.
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