Marie started working at Rutherford Veterinary Hospital in July of 2000. Marie is a 1997 graduate of Cedar Valley College. There she earned her degree in Veterinary Technology. She earned her RVT status in August of 1997.

She then went on to complete a degree in Business Administration. One of her goals for the future is to become a Certified Veterinary Hospital Practice Manager.

Some of Marie's hobbies include rollerblading, fishing, boating and spending time with her family. Marie's interests in Veterinary Medicine lie in small animal emergency care and surgery.

Marie and her husband Mike share their home with 5 dogs named "Joey," "Jaz," "Teemu," "Penny," and "Willie;" along with two cats named "Shelby," and "Alex." . She is pictured here with her husband Mike and 3 of her 7 pets.