Erika Cartwright grew up on the southern coast of Oregon and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2004 and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State in 2008. Shortly after, she moved to Arizona with her husband Joe and practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian in Kingman. In July 2012, she opened Advanced Animal Care in Fort Mohave. She has advanced training in veterinary dentistry and jaw fracture repair. She is also one of the only veterinarians in the area that performs Cruciate Ligament Repair Surgery. She shares her home with her husband Joe, their two kids, cats Cheese and Crackers, and her dog, Bernice. She enjoys CrossFit and being involved in her children’s football and cheer activities. She can also fit her whole fist in her mouth