Karina Tellez is the newest addition to the Ladera Pet Staff. Growing up she wanted to help and protect animals. Every now and then she came home from school with a stray dog or cat and transformed it into a new member of the family. Taking into consideration her love for animals, she decided to turn it into a career. She attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, as an Animal Health Science Major and received a Bachelor of Science Degree, after graduating in June 2009. Karina's next goal is to become a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Karina has a three year old Maltese Mix named "Osita".