Desirae Costello, DVM, cMPVM, is an experienced veterinarian currently serving as an Associate Veterinarian at PetSmart Veterinary Services and as a Veterinarian at Vetco Clinics since February 2024 and September 2022, respectively. Desirae has also been a Relief Veterinarian since May 2022 and is a graduate student at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where involvement includes serving as a Graduate Student Teaching Assistant. Previous experience includes working as an Associate Veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital and VIP Petcare, as well as roles at Watford City Veterinary Center and the CDC's Epidemiology Elective Program. Desirae holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of California, Davis.