I graduated from American University in 1988 with degrees in both International Service and Spanish/Latin American Studies. These days I translate between species and help the public understand the language of veterinarians. I have an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science from Cedar Valley College – DEVTP 2005 and am a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia. I have worked as a Veterinary Assistant and then as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with VCA since 1992. Always learning and growing, I manage VCA Healthy Paws in Haymarket, VA since 2012. With a special interest in Behavior, I have shown and trained dogs and their people, for over 30 years. United States Temperament Testing Association (USTTA) – Temperament Judge Since 2005 and I was also a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) from the American Pet Dog Training Association 2005. I volunteer at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and am a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. I enjoy giving back to the community when possible and volunteer as an election worker and medical reserve corp member in Prince William County. I am fluent in English and Spanish and can often help with community projects as a translator as well. I enjoy gardening, reading and cooking.
About Sharyl Mayhew
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My Husband, Gary Mayhew, and I have lived in Haymarket since 1992 with our assorted pets
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Vetmed for years and years, it’s all about the human/animal bond and helping our community with their pets
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be Kind Always
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Maybe retired, but still involved with animals and my volunteer positions
Sharyl Mayhew & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Guiseppes, Passion Fin, Hidden Julles
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
1992
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
A few of our clients have VERY interesting lives
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Remembering that we didn’t have a grocery store for many years and so thankful that we do now!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our Historic Masonic Lodge
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Ian Dunbar (veterinarian and dog trainer) I would go to the nice bar at the new hotel in Haymarket
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Sound of Music
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
When I was 9 years old I stole a horse 🙂
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Vacation in the mountains of Mexico
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My former boss, Dr. Jackson
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
quiet, cozy, has all my stuff