Dr. Nicolina Pappas graduated from Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 after receiving her Animal Science degree from Oregon State University in 2019. She completed a small animal rotating internship after vet school in San Diego where she gained skills in emergency medicine and other specialties such as internal medicine and cardiology. While in Southern California, Dr. Pappas also volunteered at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center working with sea lions and seals. She loves working with any and all animal species and getting to know their owners.  In her free time, Dr. Pappas enjoys hiking, camping, crocheting, and spending time with her husband and animals (2 cats and 2 dogs).