Carmen grew up in Navin, Manitoba on an acreage. She completed her Bachelor of Science at l'Université de Saint-Boniface before moving to Saskatoon to complete her DVM degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Carmen's interests include internal medicine, critical care and oncology. Outside of work, Carmen enjoys going for hikes, playing soccer and cooking. Carmen is still getting used to hiking up mountains instead of the flat prairies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.