Role: Veterinary Technician Specialist
Department: Emergency/Critical Care
Origin: San Fernando Valley
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, with minor in Native American Studies from CSUN; Associate of Science, Registered Veterinary Technology from Los Angeles Pierce College; Conservation & Wildlife in Veterinary Medicine Certificate from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Experience: Over 30 years veterinary experience; Cindy worked at a neighboring VCA Animal Hospital for 25 years prior to joining VCA VSV in 2024; Cindy was previously an Adjunct Instructor of Veterinary Technology at both Los Angeles Pierce College & Platt College; Cindy is currently a part-time RVT/Instructional Lab Tech at Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Interests: Animals, chinchillas, guinea pigs, geckos, bearded dragons; Native American literature
Future Aspiration: To obtain certification in wildlife rehabilitation