Michele Michon-Hayes (goes by Shelly) has been in the veterinary field for 26 years. She started as a receptionist, and only 1 year later she became a vet tech! Shelly started with Animal Care Center of Shorewood in September of 2015 and has been the Practice Manager since November 2019. She has interests in both the dentistry and orthopedic specialties, as well as a passion for assisting in surgeries!

Shelly’s long list of pets include: Dogs – Titan and Drago, Cats – Reacher and Groot and a Leopard Gecko named Lucius . She is happily married to her husband Jason. Together they have three children, two daughters Sydney & Sierra, and a son Brent in heaven. Her oldest daughter was born with Hydrocephalus and her son passed away from a Congenital Heart Defect. Raising awareness is what she is wholeheartedly passionate about! She even does tons of charity work for these organizations. When not at work Shelly can be seen cheering her kids on at their sporting events.