UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Laurie Tassano was born and raised in Marin County. She decided she wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age after a vet came to speak to her 3rd grade class on Career Day. She started working at a small animal hospital when she was 14 years old and spent time volunteering for such local organizations as the Marin Humane Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Marine Mammal Center. Dr. Tassano did her undergraduate studies at U.C. Davis in Biological Sciences prior to entering their veterinary program. She graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary ...

A California native, Marna's desire to work with animals probably began at birth. Her mother fostered this shared passion, so she spent her youth riding horses and competing in reined cow horse, cutting, and reining events at a statewide and national level. Marna credits her horse years with teaching her the drive and dedication needed to succeed.

When it came time to decide on a career, Marna turned her focus to small animals and became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She spent the next 10 years as an RVT, receptionist, and Hospital Manager. Her experience included single doctor practice, emergency and criti...