Victoria originally grew up in the urban jungle that is south Florida. Before graduating from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, she discovered her passion for working with animals at the Tallahassee Museum, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Goose Creek Wildlife Center. She then moved to Colorado for a change of scenery shortly after receiving her degree.

Once in this beautiful state, Victoria worked in shelter medicine, which ultimately sparked an interest in becoming a certified veterinary technician. She then attended Bel-Rea Institute and earned her associates in veterinary technology, while completing externships at both the Pueblo Zoo and at Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Though she has a soft spot for birds of prey (especially owls), Victoria absolutely adores all animals big and small, whether they be of the avian, reptilian, or mammalian variety. Currently, she is the proud owner of two very outspoken cats, Jax and Opie, who really have the personality of felines 10 times their size (so that’s basically like owning an exotic pet, right?). In her free time, she enjoys anything Star Wars and building intricate Lego creations.