Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Nicole Pacheco was born and raised in the south Bay Area. She received her undergraduate education in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis, graduating with honors. She continued on in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to receive her DVM, where she graduated with Phi Zeta honors. Dr. Pacheco then completed a rotating internship with intensive experiences in emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery and general practice at PetCare Veterinary Hospital in Santa Rose before moving back to the south Bay Area. She has since been practicing as a small animal emergency clinician.She loves caring for her patients and making them comfortable in the hospital environment. Her professional interests include emergency and internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, and the human animal bond.She lives in San Jose with her husband, and their adorable Mini Australian Shepherd, CJ. In her spare time, she enjoys backpacking, gardening, playing the piano, and spending time with their horses and goats.