Marika has been with I-10 Pet Emergency since the hospital first opened and enjoys being part of a team that cares for and saves the lives of so many animals. She grew up learning about veterinary medicine from her mother, Dr. Veronica Kiklevich. From a young age, Marika set her sights on becoming a veterinarian and plans to attend either the University of Washington or the University of Idaho. She is an adventurer at heart and will attend the Nols National Outdoor Leadership School this Spring. At home, Marika is a 'pet mom' to 8 dogs, 2 birds, 6 fish, 3 reptiles and a tarantula. Her favorite pet is a Chihuahua mix named Sweet Pea.