Shelley grew up in Richardson. After graduating from Berkner High School, she attended Baylor University (Sic ‘Em Bears!) and graduated with a degree in Speech Communications and English. While at Baylor, she worked in sports radio and DJ for Christian radio station. Shelley also worked as an adoption counselor for the Waco Humane Society and Animal Shelter.

After working in the kennel at Northwest Highway Veterinary Hospital for a year, Shelley made the jump to receptionist. She worked as a receptionist at Preston Royal Animal Clinic for five years before following Dr. Scott to Breckinridge Park Animal Hospital. Shelley is the only original BPAH employee!

Shelley is married with and only has 4-legged children. She enjoys volunteering with Border Collie Rescue (Texas), scrapbooking, reading, and is always ready to talk football.