A Southern California native, Dr. Nina Nardi was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She grew up in a house of dogs, cats, turtles, and hamsters. She knew from an early age she wanted to be a veterinarian. Dr. Nardi completed her undergraduate degree with a BS in Biology from Pepperdine University. From Pepperdine, she went on to Veterinary School and graduated with the first graduating class at Western University in Pomona, California, in 2007. She has worked at several different hospitals, and she is very happy to be back at Veterinary Medical Center. She was a regular on the CBS television series, ‘Lucky Dog,’ and occasionally does radio and social media events. She is very dedicated to her patients and enjoys a wide range of medical disciplines. In her spare time, she loves spending time with family, friends, and her pets.

Dr. Barker initially pursued human medicine during her undergraduate studies because she found joy in helping people; however, her love for veterinary medicine was reignited when she rescued her best friend, Hero. She then began volunteering at a marine and wildlife rehabilitation center, a veterinary hospital, and a farm animal rescue. It was then that she decided to blend her two passions: helping people and animals. Dr. Barker earned her veterinary degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

When she isn’t taking care of her patients, Dr. Barker enjoys cooking or can be found in the outdoors kayaking, hiking, and camping.

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