About the Teacher

NAME Kandy Smitha:

SCHOOL J. Everett Light Career Center:

CLASS Advanced Life Science: Animals : Veterinary Assisting and Advanced Veterinary Assisting

SCHOOL PHONE 317-259-5265 ext. 44024:


Born in Evansville and attended Reitz High School.  Worked in veterinary 
hospitals as an on the job trained technician for 12 years before becoming a 
Licensed Practical Nurse in 1992.  Worked at St. Vincent Hospital on the 
Neuro floor and at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana with all kinds of 
patients.  Became a teacher in Health Occupations 2001 by creating the 
Veterinary Assisting class for high schools students.  Have a teaching 
license in Health Occupations and Animal Science as well as nursing license 
and massage therapist license.  Married with no children.  Currently without 
a pet.  Recently lost Abygail, beloved Abyssinian cat who was 12 years old 
when she died of cardiomyopathy.  Hopefully will get another pet soon.