Dr. Yvette Lopez

Dr. Lopez is originally from Anaheim, California and was born and raised in Orange County. She moved to Monterey, CA to study and pursue a career in Marine Biology at California State University Monterey Bay. Once in Monterey, however, Dr. Lopez switched majors and decided to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. When she wasn’t studying, Dr. Lopez spent her free time volunteering at the SPCA for Monterey County as well as local spay and neuter clinics. Dr. Lopez completed her B.S. of Molecular Biology and returned to Anaheim, CA to further her experiences in the veterinary field. Dr. Lopez then moved cross country to Harrogate, TN where she completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Lincoln Memorial University. During her time in TN, Dr. Lopez worked with both large and small animals. She completed various externships seeing everything from ferrets and reptiles to cows and pigs. Dr. Lopez completed specialty externships in KY and OH in small animal ophthalmology and surgery. Although she enjoyed her time in TN, she always planned to move back to Orange County. Dr. Lopez is excited to be back in her hometown doing what she loves. When she isn’t taking care of her patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and cat, Penguin.