Linda, originally from China, cultivated her love for animals while exploring the variety of animals at her grandfather’s countryside home. After relocating to New York for high school, she volunteered at numerous ASPCAs, taking care of cats and walking dogs. Finding New York to be too cold, Linda migrated to California for her undergraduate studies where she graduated from UC Davis in 2022 with a degree in Animal Science.
During her time at UC Davis, she gained significant experience with animals, working with horses, beef cattle, and lab animals, and even assisting with surgeries. Her stint at an animal clinic solidified her desire to become a veterinarian, finding the interaction with clients rewarding.
Currently, Linda is pursuing her veterinary studies at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, with an expected graduation date in 2026.
During this externship, she is eager to learn from the team and observe the client interactions. She is particularly interested in understanding the hospital’s approach to general practice, ER, and urgent care.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys watching movies, hiking, exploring new restaurants with her friends and husband, and spending quality time with her cat, Davis.
Driven by her passion to provide care for animals in need, Linda also aspires to contribute to diversifying the field of veterinary medicine. She firmly believes that increased diversity can significantly enhance client-doctor communication and overall patient care.
