Dr. Souder graduated from Colorado State University in May 2023 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Souder moved to Washington with close friends to start their careers after vet school. Her passions include exotic animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. She sees all manners of exotic animals, from small mammals to birds, reptiles, amphibians, chelonians, and invertebrates, in addition to dogs and cats. In her free time, Dr. Souder can be found exploring cities, going to concerts, working on a new art piece, or gaming with friends [citation].