
10/18/2025
🐾 Day 6 of Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾
We’ve reached the final day of Veterinary Technician Week, and we’re ending on a high note by celebrating two of our incredible team members, Darlene and Michele!
📸 Darlene has been part of the Southtowns family for over 30 years, starting back in 1988 when the practice was owned by Dr. Robert Hirt, DVM. She’s a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan and a proud season ticket holder! Darlene is also a proud mom to two sons, James and Nick. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, tending to her vegetable garden, and staying on top of her continuing education. She’s also a loving pet parent to one cat and one dog.
📸 Michele, our lead Veterinary Technician, has been with Southtowns for about 11 years and is an essential part of keeping our hospital running smoothly. She shares her home with three dogs, three cats, and also fosters pets in need. Michele recently finished renovating her home and loves Harry Potter, plants, and cheering for both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres!
We are so grateful for Darlene, Michele, and all of our veterinary technicians for their decades of dedication, expertise, and heart. 💙 Thank you for everything you do for our patients, clients, and team every single day!