Dr. Pickard enjoys various aspects of veterinary medicine but has a particular interest in internal and emergency medicine as well as behavioral medicine. One of her main strengths is nurturing the human-animal bond. Dr. Pickard has a love for hounds and her beagle Tycoon often joins her at work. In her spare time, Dr. Pickard is an avid reader, a regular Zumba dancer, and plays the piano. Born and raised in the Philippines, she belongs to various Asian American organizations. She lives in Fairfax with her husband, Al, and their children Carl and Mackenzie [citation].