Dr. Christina V. Tran is a first generation Filipino-American raised  outside of Chicago, Illinois. After completing her undergraduate degree  at University of California, Davis, Dr. Tran received her veterinary  degree from University of  Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has spent the majority of her  professional career in small animal private practice -- as a full-time  associate, relief veterinarian, and house call practice owner. In  addition, Dr. Tran has worked in shelter medicine and in  academia. She served as veterinary technology faculty at Portland  Community College and as veterinary technology program director at  Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, Dr. Tran  is on faculty at University of Arizona College of Veterinary  Medicine as associate professor and Clinical Relations Lead  Veterinarian.