Nicole was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA, and moved to Philadelphia in 2014, where she attended Drexel University and graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies. A lifelong lover of animals, she joined the veterinary field in 2020 after working briefly at the Philadelphia Zoo as a part-time zookeeper. Nicole has had a variety of pets including cats, hamsters, fish, and even a pet snail She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Associate’s Degree program and is working towards her goal of becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her friends and cat, exploring the city, and caring for her growing plant collection.