Jen was born in Tarzana, California, and raised in Lancaster and Bakersfield. Her interest in the veterinary field was triggered in 1996, when she went to Hawaii and swam with dolphins. In 1999, she became an exotic animal trainer at Moorpark College, and she also holds Associates Degrees in Animal Training and Behavior as well as Exotic Animal Training and Management. Since 2005, she’s been a member of the compassionate Stevenson Ranch Veterinary Center staff. Dentistry work is one of Jen’s favorite things to do around the clinic. She also likes building lasting bonds with pets and owners, and she loves to see pets grow up over the years. At home, Jen has a lab named Molly and a blue-fronted Amazon parrot with quite a large vocabulary. When she isn’t working or spending time with her family and pets, Jen enjoys hiking, snowboarding, rollerblading, and going to the beach [citation].