Malinna has been working in the veterinary industry since 2017; she joined VCA MECA in 2019 as a client service representative, then became a veterinary assistant in 2021 after completing the veterinary assistant program at Milwaukee Career College. In 2023, Malinna became a certified veterinary technician and is now one of the tech team leads. She enjoys helping and communicating with pet owners, and assisting with figuring out complex medical cases. When Malinna is not working, she enjoys attending concerts, hiking, and relaxing with yoga. She has two cats, Honey and Pluto, a poodle mix named Smooches, and a corn snake named Toothless.