Dr. Nichole Parand grew up in Prescott, Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona. After that, she moved to the Midwest for graduate school, where she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Kansas State University. In 2024, she joined VCA Animal Hospital of Los Gatos. 

Dr. Parand is Fear Free Certified and her special interests include exotic animals, urgent care, and surgery. In addition to treating dogs and cats, she cares for birds, reptiles, and small mammals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, mice, and even opossums! What Dr. Parand enjoys most about her job is the human-animal bond and the opportunity to assist clients with difficult decisions. 

Outside of work, Dr. Parand loves spending time outdoors with her child and her husband. She has three dogs—terrier mixes of different sizes—and two rabbits: one Rex mix and one dwarf Lionhead.