Teresa grew up in Friendswood, TX but currently resides in Pearland with husband Philip, their 2 Maine Coons, Monkey and Sunshine, as well as their very sweet and very spoiled Bullmastiff Penny Blossom. She received her Associate of Secretarial Science Degree from Alvin Community College in 1991. Shortly thereafter, she began a career in the veterinary medicine field in 1992. Over the past 30 years she has held several positions within the veterinary practice ranging from lead veterinary assistant and receptionist to office manager. She joined Brookdale Animal Hospital in February 2014.