Dr. Tara Fernandez was born and raised in the South Bay Area. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz and then went abroad to earn her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Prince Edward Island-Atlantic Veterinary College. After graduation, Dr. Fernandez practiced in Illinois for two years and has finally found her way back home to California. She is happy to be a part of El Cerrito Veterinary Care and enjoys forming bonds with both her clients and patients. Her special interests include Internal Medicine, Dentistry, and Palliative Care. She is also ‘Fear Free Certified’, meaning she will promote a calm atmosphere and minimize the stress of a veterinary visit as much as possible for you and your pet. In her free time, Dr. Fernandez enjoys spending time with her family/friends, sketching, reading, hiking, biking, going to the beach, and cuddling her mischievous orange tabby, Chester [citation].