Dr. Rachel Tari is originally from the Greater Toronto Area, and always wanted to become a veterinarian when growing up. After completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science and Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph, Rachel moved to London, U.K. to study veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College. During veterinary school, Rachel became interested in emergency medicine and critical care, writing her final year dissertation on the detection of shock in dogs. Rachel moved to the west coast in 2021, and in her spare time, likes to do yoga, travel and attend art exhibits, and spend time with her three-legged cat, Toula.