Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Rivard was born and raised in Michigan, just outside of Detroit. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age, and was always rescuing and helping creatures big and small. Dr. Rivard decided to turn her love of animals into a lifelong pursuit, attending Michigan State University for both her undergraduate degree in Zoology and her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Rivard moved to San Diego for a year long rotating internship and fell in love with Southern California. Dr. Rivard has interests in feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, as well as many areas of internal medicine. She enjoys the challenges of veterinary medicine and the potential to learn from each patient she meets. When not at the hospital, Dr. Rivard enjoys hiking, yoga, trying new breweries, and spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Truman.
