Dr. Erin Pettibon grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia and graduated from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. From a young age, she knew that she wanted to work with animals. Her interests include zoo research, preventative health and cardiology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, cosplay and going to renaissance festivals. Erin has two pets: a Black Domestic Short Hair named Kima and a Basenji named Kenai.