Sidney Angner joins the team as the Anatomy Laboratory Technician for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM). Angner brings together her passions for science and hands-on learning to support student success in the anatomy lab.
Angner’s path to the role was somewhat unexpected. Already employed by Clemson before joining the PCVM, she discovered the anatomy lab technician position while searching for an opportunity that more closely aligned with her interests.
“I was actually already a Clemson employee prior to joining the PCVM; I came across the anatomy lab technician job posting by chance while searching for a new role that more closely aligned with my personal and professional interests,” said Angner. “The potential opportunity to merge my love of science with my love for animals was one that I simply couldn’t afford to miss.”
Originally from South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, Angner grew up surrounded by animals, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and a horse. Her lifelong interest in biology and conservation led her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Biology from Furman University in 2022. Following graduation, she returned to the Lowcountry to work in a private molecular diagnostics center before joining the Clemson University Institute for Human Genetics in fall 2023, where she developed technical expertise that she now applies in the anatomy laboratory.
Now in her role with the PCVM, Angner is enthusiastic about the opportunities for learning and discovery that come with working alongside veterinary students and faculty.
“A better question would be: what aren’t I looking forward to in this role?” Angner said. “The chance to study and learn from various animal specimens in such an in-depth manner is perhaps the most exciting to me; I have always found biological specimens fascinating, and now I have the chance to prepare my own that will enhance the educational experiences of future students here at the PCVM.”
Her work behind the scenes helps create the foundation for veterinary education, ensuring students have the resources and support they need as they begin building their clinical knowledge.
“I anticipate that aiding in the students’ understanding of anatomy will be a rewarding experience as I watch them advance toward graduation with the foundational knowledge they gained during our time together in the lab,” Angner said. “After all, anatomy and physiology are the building blocks by which our students’ education is grounded for all four years.”
Outside of work, Angner stays connected to many of the interests that first inspired her career path. She enjoys learning and teaching about wildlife and conservation, creative writing, making and collecting miniatures, and spending time with family during frequent visits back to the Lowcountry.
She’s also quick to mention the two companions who play a major role in her life outside the lab.
“I own two adorable brown ragdolls named Seraphina Marie and Charles Darwin! Our students will become very familiar with my cats throughout the year, because I never stop talking about them,” she said.
As the college continues to grow, Angner is excited to contribute to an environment where discovery and student success remain at the center of the learning environment.
