Dr. Vega was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Arizona and attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, spending her clinical year with Lincoln Memorial University.  In Dr. Vega's free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and gardening with her husband and two children.  She has a border collie mix rescue named Shea she adopted during her second to last clinical rotation with LMU.

Her professional interests include One Health, zoonotic diseases, research, preventative medicine, and working with owners to develop a medical plan that's right for both the patient and the owner.