Dr. Erika Stubbs was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. After high school, she attended Kansas State University for her undergraduate studies. She then attended The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. After graduating in 2006, she relocated to DeSoto to join the VCA DeSoto family. Dr. Stubbs enjoys her free time hiking with her husband, Scott, and German Shepherd dog, Lilly.