Dr. Courtney Starr, DVM started with Lathrop Veterinary Center in 2022. Dr. Starr obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Mary’s College of California.  She also completed her undergraduate studies at St. Mary’s with notable distinction graduating Magna Cum Laude. She attended U.C Davis school of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Starr’s special interests are in behavior, nutrition, surgery, palliative medicine, and pain management. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her two-rescue senior chihuahua mixes named Buddy and Peaches. On her free time, she enjoys going camping, hiking, volunteering, painting, and listening to alternative rock. Some interesting facts about Dr. Starr are that she is fear-free certified, previously owned frogs, and enjoys working with exotics. Dr. Starr is a practicing Catholic.