Tina Tran

Biography

Dr. Christina V. Tran completed her undergraduate degree at University of California, Davis and received her veterinary degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has spent the majority of her professional career in small animal private practice — as a full-time associate, relief veterinarian, and house call practice owner. In addition, Dr. Tran has worked in shelter medicine and in academia. She served as veterinary technology faculty at Portland Community College and as veterinary technology program director at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, Dr. Tran is on faculty at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine as an Associate Professor of Practice and Clinical Relations Lead Veterinarian. In addition, she serves as advisor for several veterinary student organizations including SAVMA, VBMA and AAVMP.

Dr. Tran is passionate about volunteering and currently serves in several veterinary medical organizations including the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (past president and founding board member), Veterinary Virtual Care Association (Board of Directors), AVMA’s Animal Welfare Committee, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (Board of Directors), Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board (Investigative Committee member), and the AVMA’s Council on Education (site visitor and selection committee chair).

Degrees

• D.V.M.
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• B.S. Biological Sciences
• University of California, Davis, Davis, California, United States