I received my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 2013. After graduating, I completed an intensive one-year rotating small animal internship at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center in San Diego, California. 

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From 2014 through 2017, I worked as a general practitioner in West Seattle, Washington. During that time I discovered an interest in veterinary physical rehabilitation and received my certification from Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2017. 

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I moved to Los Angeles, California in 2018 with an opportunity that would help grow my skills in physical rehabilitation. While there, I also received my certification in veterinary acupuncture through Curacore Integrative Medicine. I spent three years focusing on these specialties before returning home to Seattle, Washington in 2020 where I started Padilla Veterinary Rehabilitation.

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I am married and we have two cats, Sam and Zoe, and a box turtle, Rosie. In my free time I enjoy exploring new places, hiking, yoga, eating good food, drinking good coffee, and spending time with loved ones.