Dr. Rodarte was raised in the pocket area of Sacramento, California. She attended the University of California, Davis where she earned a BS in Animal Science. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. After graduating from veterinary school, she completed a 1-year rotating internship at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. Dr. Rodarte enjoys traveling, running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their 3 cats (Ivy, Milo, Mia) and their dog, Kurama.