Dr. Mascola has practiced veterinary medicine for 18 years. After graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1990, she then attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1996. She began her veterinary career at Newport Animal Hospital in Rhode Island before relocating with her family to West Hartford to open her own practice at Petcare in 2005. She lives with her husband, three sons, two dogs, Sally and Shelby, and has cats, Cash and Lanie. Dr. Mascola is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Information Network. She attends one weeklong continuing education conference and six evening conferences yearly to keep her veterinary knowledge current. In her free time, Dr. Mascola enjoys watching all 3 boys play hockey, yoga, and running with her run club [citation].