Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Avina fell in love with veterinary medicine through her experiences with her own dogs and horses. In 2008 she left the desert and moved to the Pacific Northwest to attend the University of Oregon. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology, she moved to Massachusetts, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 2017.

Dr. Avina entered practice in New England and developed special interests in pain management, behavior, preventative care, and internal medicine. In 2019, she gratefully escaped the east coast winters to bring her passion for helping people and animals back to the Pacific Northwest. She became Fear Free certified and practiced for 5 years in the Portland area. Now Dr. Avina is thrilled to be part of the team at Cascade Park Animal Hospital.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Avina enjoys spending time with her husband and their Labrador, Amber, as well as dance, gardening, reading, and a variety of arts and crafts.