Renee Welch grew up on a horse and cattle farm in Hampton, Virginia. She received her BS in Biology from Virginia Tech in 1992. Prior to entering veterinary school, she worked for the Companion Animal Blood Bank. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Since then, she has enjoyed small animal private practice focusing on general medicine, wellness, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. She is an avid outdoor adventurist and enjoys mountain biking, paddle boarding, running, and hiking. She also enjoys photography and painting. She spends time with her husband, 2 daughters, Felix (miniature pincher), and 3 cats.