Erica grew up in Ontario, Canada and from an early age had a fascination with animals and science. In high school she decided that a career in veterinary medicine was what she wanted to pursue. After completing a Bachelor of Science, Honours Zoology degree at the University of Guelph she worked in a number of different animal-related jobs, including the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada.

Erica attended St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and earned her DVM after completing her clinical year at the University of Florida. She then went on to complete a rotating internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa, and a specialty internship in radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Philadelphia. Erica then moved to Manhattan for a residency in radiation oncology at the Animal Medical Center, which she completed in July 2019.

When not treating animals with cancer Erica can be found snuggling with her cat Nugget whom she bottle-raised as a kitten, crocheting blankets and sweaters for her niece and nephew, and walking around Annapolis exploring the local culture and history.