Dr. Laura Maillard was born and raised in France, and moved to the US in California, at age 11 with her family. In 2004, she and her family moved to Tucson where she fell in love with the Sonoran Desert. Dr. Maillard graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science in 2014. She then moved to colder climates to attend veterinary school at Washington State University. While in veterinary school, Dr. Maillard worked with several endangered wildlife species like Bighorn Sheep and Sloth bears. She graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and returned to Tucson where she worked at St Mary’s Animal Clinic for 2 years before joining the Benarda team. Dr. Maillard is excited to be part of such a dedicated group of animal lovers and values a caring team-based approach between pet parents and the veterinary team. She continues to work part-time at the Pinal County Animal Control, helping sick homeless pets in need of veterinary care and love. Many furred and feathery creatures hold a dear place in her heart, including 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 goats, many fish, and 14 chickens. Outside of work, Dr Maillard enjoys yoga, traveling, knitting, playing the piano, hiking, and sharing hearty French meals with her family.