Marlee Mayfield

Marlee Mayfield is a Santa Cruz native. While she was growing up, her family had horses and other animals. She began riding when she was just four years old and has always ridden Western. Marlee says, “Ever since I was a little girl, I have known that working with animals was what I wanted to do.”

As a recent high school graduate, Marlee is one of our youngest Veterinary Assistants. She initially attended Soquel High School and later transferred to an alternative high school and concurrently took classes at Cabrillo College to better support her academic growth. Marlee plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree and hopefully attend veterinary school. She wants to become an equine veterinarian because, “Being surrounded by horses and other animals from such a young age sparked a deep passion in me that has only grown over time. I truly believe that all animals are amazing and incredibly healing, and I would love the opportunity to care for them, support their health, and give back to the animals that have given me so much joy.”

When not working, Marlee thrives on being active, being outside, and making the most out of life, while spending time with her family, her friends, and her boyfriend. She loves being outdoors and enjoys watching sunsets and sunrises, going camping, riding dirt bikes, hanging out at the lake or the beach and, of course, riding horses.