Kristina grew up in a military family and spent her childhood living in: Las Vegas, New York, and eventually Tucson, where she has been for 31 years. She has always loved animals and has a special interest in behavior training. In 2006, she received her Veterinary Assistant degree from Apollo College and has been working on and off in the field since. She joined the Rita Ranch Pet Hospital team in July 2021 and is now part of our team. Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband, Jonathan, and four daughters: Brandee, Tori, Lilli, and Nyalah. She also loves to take care of her many pets: 6 dogs and 5 cats.