Debbie completed her veterinary assistant certification through Carrington College in 2017. She did her externship at Orange Grove Animal Hospital and was hired immediately thereafter. She enjoys working at Orange Grove Animal Hospital and refers to the staff as her “second family.” Debbie is a detail-oriented person, remembering birthdays and special events for her colleagues and always making sure that animals are sent home looking their best after surgery. She has four cats, three dogs, and a baby Sonoran Desert Tortoise at home. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and hiking. She donates what she can to local animal shelters in remembrance of her dog that passed away in 2021.