Lauren Polanik grew up in Warner, NH. She received a degree in Biomedical Science: Medical Veterinary Science from the University of New Hampshire. She attended veterinary school in Scotland and graduated with her DVM from the University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. She currently lives with her husband, their two cats Dan and Randy, and a bunch of chickens (yet to be named). Lauren enjoys outdoor activities anytime of year, camping, traveling, cooking/baking, and playing games [citation].