Melissa is a veterinary technician born and raised in California. After graduating from UC Davis in 2023, she joined our team here at Dog and Cat Hospital. Her favorite tasks include dental cleaning, phlebotomy, and cystocentesis. When she is not working, Melissa enjoys watching horror movies, baking, painting, and herping. She regularly frequents reptile expos and bought a crested gecko named Truffles Pepito Cervantes Hernandez Reyes at an expo earlier this year.