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About Shmillas

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Hi there! My name is Hillary. I am a veterinary technician (or veterinary nurse) in Northern California. I absolutely love working with animals of all shapes and sizes. I currently work with wildlife, and I am passionate about conservation and the environment. 

When I’m not working, I’m counting down to my next adventure. I have a serious case of wanderlust, and my bucket list is endless. Slowly but surely, my husband and I are trying to check the boxes. 

I have kept a blog off-and-on since 2013. Shmillas came into existence in Spring of 2018 but I’ve only started shaping it into what you see today in March of 2019.

Through Shmillas, I hope to spark a curiosity for the world, share my adventures, and motivate environmental change. 

For questions, suggestions, and inquiries, email me at
shmillas.blog@gmail.com or fill out the form below.

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Welcome! I'm Hillary. I am a veterinary nurse. I work with wildlife and I try my best to live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. When I'm not working, I love to travel and see the world!

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