Originally from Cottonwood, California, Dr. Patton earned her bachelor's degree from CSU Chico before moving to Oregon to pursue her veterinary education at Oregon State University.

 Dr. Patton has a strong passion for dentistry, preventive care, behavioral management, and endocrinology. She values the variety that veterinary medicine offers, enjoying both the diversity of species and the unique challenges each patient brings. 

Outside the clinic, Dr. Patton enjoys exploring the Oregon coast, reading, caring for her houseplants, and adventuring with her dog. 

She shares her home with a beloved Saint Bernard named Luna, three cats, frogs, and hermit crabs.