Tanyette is a licensed veterinary technician and a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner through the University of Tennessee. She has been a member of the Shaker Veterinary Hospital staff since 2000. Originally from Hudson Falls, New York, she attended State University of New York, Canton, where she graduated in 2000 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science.

During her off-time, Tanyette enjoys the companionship of her two dogs, Bo and Peppy, as well as her two cats, Tiki and Scooby. An avid fan of the outdoors, she rides motorcycles, takes long road trips, goes camping and plays golf.