Education & Training:
• AS in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Los Angeles Pierce College
• DVM, Oregon State University
• Rotating Internship – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
• Surgical Internship – Veterinary Specialty Center, Chicago
• Advanced Emergency & Surgery Internship – Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
• Small Animal Surgery Residency – Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
• CCRP certification
• Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship – ACCESS Bone & Joint Center
• Board-Certified in Surgery, 2025
Special Interests:
• Orthopedic disease and trauma
• Arthroscopy
• Minimally invasive fracture repair
• Anesthesia and locoregional nerve blocks
• Pain management
• Functional recovery
Career Highlights:
• Board-Certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery at ACCESS Bone & Joint Center, Los Angeles
• Fellow Candidate in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics)
• Currently pursuing certification in total hip replacement
Personal Facts:
In her free time, Dr. de la Vega enjoys exploring new restaurants, playing video games, reading fantasy novels, and home décor—especially caring for houseplants.
She lives with a mischievous cat who enjoys sampling her collection of houseplants.
