Tara moved to California from Farmington, Connecticut and joined the Veterinary Nursing team in January 2009. Tara graduated from the University of Connecticut. She has earned her Registered Veterinary Technician license in California, after previously being certified in Connecticut, and wants to continually find challenge in this profession. Tara enjoys hiking with her husband and dogs, Kona and Raylan. They also have 2 cats at home, Figo and Bailey. Tara also likes riding mountain bikes, traveling, photography, and is a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Center. Tara says, œI am a self-proclaimed ˜cat person, ™ they are just way cooler than people give them credit for! 