Sheri Downey, Lead Veterinary Assistant Sheri is originally from New Jersey but has lived in this area for the last 20 years. Her home is in Clarksville, Virginia where she lives with her husband, Mike, and her two sons, Mitchell and Jared. Sheri has always loved animals since she was a child but working for the SPCA made her passionate about animals. She is currently taking classes through the American Animal Hospital Association to become a certified veterinary technician. She has five dogs and two cats. Her lifelong dream is to eradicate animal abuse and neglect.