Dr. Kristin Haitz was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She knew at the age of 5 that she wanted to become a veterinarian and started to fulfill that dream through 4-H and volunteering with Canines Companions for Independence.

Dr. Haitz obtained her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science at UC Davis. After graduating she packed a bag and flew to a glacier in Alaska where she helped train Iditarod Sled Dogs. Following her adventure up north, she returned to UC Davis and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Shortly after graduation, she completed a small animal internship at the Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center.

Her professional interests include preventative medicine, emergency medicine, oncology and anything to do with a Labrador Retriever! In her spare time, you can find Dr. Haitz in the mountains or at the Lake. She enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, paddling boarding, mountain biking and exploring with her two Labs, Flo and Beacon.