Trina has been working in the Veterinary field since 1986 after obtaining her Associates Degree from Riverside Community College. She continued her education at Cal Poly Pomona and later received training in Veterinary Management at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. Her field of interest is focused in animal behavior and genetics, as well as client education and leadership development. Since 1986, Trina has obtained all her pets, ranging from iguanas, snakes, ferrets, rats, rabbits, chinchillas, cats and dogs, and macaws through owner relinquishments. She is now working on obtaining a 501c3 and business license to be a rehabilitation and rescue center for small wildlife and large birds. She is currently a member of the Inland Empire Veterinary Managers Association [citation].