Dr. Bethany Richards earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Seattle University. She’s passionate about small animal cardiology, multimodal pain management, and preventative medicine. She also has a special interest in parrot nutrition, reptile husbandry, and exotic small mammal dentistry. She’s a Seattle native, and is excited to move down from the rainy Pacific Northwest to the desert sun. Dr. Richards has a goldfish, and a dog named Parker. In her free time, she loves exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, challenging herself during hot yoga and long runs, and curling up on the couch with a great read.