Nikki P.

she/her

Originally from Arizona, Nikki spent her first 2 years of college in Flagstaff at Northern Arizona University studying Secondary Education - Biology. Shortly after starting college, she realized biology wasn’t her calling and decided to pursue her lifelong passion - animal welfare!

She volunteered with an animal rescue until it was time to move to Tucson for the Veterinary Technology program. During tech school, Nikki worked as a positive reinforcement dog trainer whose main focus was strengthening the bond between people and their pups. She stopped dog training in 2020 and began working as a veterinary assistant at an animal urgent care. Nikki graduated with honors from Pima Community College in May 2020 and received her certification in Arizona.

In the summer of 2021, she chose Oregon as her new home and made the move with her dog, 2 cats, and 2 rats! Her furry family grew even more after meeting her partner who added two more pups to the mix. Nikki is now certified in Oregon and is excited to become Fear Free Certified as well! Her favorite aspect of vet med is helping owners better understand their pets and the endless learning opportunities. During her free time, you can catch her hiking with her pups, attending a concert/festival, or trying out a new vegan restaurant!