Dr. Victoria Blake was raised in South Jersey, where she enjoyed working with therapy horses from a young age. She attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate studies and was a member of the university’s animal welfare judging team. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Zoology, she went on to earn her VMD at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Blake’s professional interests include Fear Free and low-stress handling, preventative medicine, and surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her cat, Jasmine [citation].