Dr. Ochoa grew up in Orange County and attended Pennsylvania State University for her undergraduate education focusing on Animal Sciences. She attended veterinary school at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. She returned to California and completed a yearlong rotating internship with VCA ASG in Glendale, CA. She since has relocated to the San Diego area and has remained with the VCA family working in general practice and emergency medicine. Her interests outside of work include spending time at the beach, exploring new places and going on adventures while keeping an active lifestyle with her pets.