Originally from Miami, Dr. Soares graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. Following graduation, Dr. Soares completed a rotating Internship focusing on Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine at VCA Emergency and Referral Center in San Diego where she was intern of the year! Since then, Dr. Karen Soares has worked as an emergency clinician at a Specialty Referral/Emergency Hospital and as a general practitioner at busy general veterinary practices. She understands that your pets are family members and is dedicated to providing compassionate care. She is also a fan of Thrive Animal Rescue and enjoys that Moonlight works with select rescues to contribute to the community’s greater good. Outside of her veterinary work, she enjoys being active and takes “playing” seriously whether it is learning to skateboard, going to a concert, or jumping in the water.