Driven by a lifelong passion for animals, Karine brings a strong dedication to patient care and diagnostic testing to the clinic. While many clients might not realize it, technicians like Karine handle the majority of behind-the-scenes diagnostics—including bloodwork, urinalysis, and ear cytology—to help get quick, accurate answers for every patient. She finds the technical side of the job deeply rewarding, especially seeing the dramatic before-and-after results of a dental cleaning or nailing a smooth sample collection on the first try.

Outside the clinic, Karine loves to relax and head back home to visit friends and family. That home connection includes Tucker, a 6-year-old tri-color Cocker Spaniel who stays with her parents. She stays closely connected through daily FaceTimes with her mom to check in on Tucker—and to make sure he hasn't barked himself hoarse at every passerby!