Dr. Laurenson obtained her bachelor's degree from UC Davis in biological systems engineering. She attended UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and after graduation completed a rotating internship at VMSG in Ventura, California. After a year of general practice, she completed a four-year radiology residency at UC Davis, and became board certified in 2010. She returned to VMSG and spent four years as a staff radiologist. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.