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Lara Girsko

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About

As a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a wealth of experience in animal welfare, she possess a keen interest in feline medicine and has set her sights on obtaining an ABVP-Feline specialty board certification. She is an active member of several local veterinary associations, and devotes her free time reading up on the latest animal-related scientific journals and studies.

Experience

Lara has been working in the veterinary field since 2001. She has over 22 years of experience dealing with all types of animals. Starting out as a pet walker, then a volunteer at a pet clinic. Lara set her sights on acquiring a veterinary degree, which she did in early 2005. She then worked as a Veterinary assistant, emergency room veterinarian, associate veterinarian before opening her own clinic. She is currently retired working from home as a self employed veterinary consultant as well as writing and editing her blog - ThePetStaff.

Education

Lara graduated in early 2005 with a veterinary degree from the University of California Davis with a Bachelors of Science degree in animal science.  


Posts by Lara Girsko

A Comprehensive Japanese Spitz Dog Breed Guide

A Comprehensive Japanese Spitz Dog Breed Guide

Can Dogs Eat Spinach? All You Need To Know!

Can Dogs Eat Spinach? All You Need To Know!

teacup chihuahua

Teacup Chihuahua 101: Everything You Need To Know About These Tiny Pups

The Ultimate Oranda Goldfish Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The Ultimate Oranda Goldfish Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Discovering The Mighty Russian Bear Dog_ A Comprehensive Guide

Discovering The Mighty Russian Bear Dog: A Comprehensive Guide

Can Dogs Eat Pistachios? A Guide To Safe Snacking

Paws Up! Can Dogs Eat Pistachios? Here Is What You Need To Know

Purrfectly Explained: Decoding Your Cat Sounds

Purrfectly Explained: Decoding Your Cat Sounds

When Do Cats Stop Growing? Here Is What To Expect

When Do Cats Stop Growing? Here Is What To Expect

Can Dogs Eat Raspberries? Here’s What You Need To Know Before Feeding Them To Your Pup

Can Dogs Eat Raspberries? Here’s What You Need To Know Before Feeding Them To Your Pup

The Ultimate Eclectus Parrot Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The Ultimate Eclectus Parrot Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Why Is My Cat Crying_ Uncovering The Mystery Behind Your Cat's Tears

Why Is My Cat Crying? Uncovering The Mystery Behind Your Cat’s Tears

Can Dogs Have Honey? All You Need To Know

The Sweet Truth About Can Dogs Have Honey?

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