Dr. Kendra O'Connor grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University with a BS degree in zoology, and continued at Iowa State University to complete her DVM degree. She then completed a rotating internship here at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. In her free time, she loves to play soccer, snowboard, spend time with her two dogs, Louie and Maks, and enjoy the California sunshine. She also continues to root for her alma mater in all sporting events—Go Cyclones!