Dr. Maria Syska Garrett obtained her BS in Biology from Washington and Lee University in Virginia and her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania.  She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship then spent several years as an associate before having the privilege of being a clinic owner.   In 2018 Maria found her way back to her roots in southeastern, PA, joined Merck Animal Health as a pharmacovigilance veterinarian and now serves in the capacity of associate director.   She is also (slowly but surely!) working her way through a masters in public health.  Considering veterinary medicine as her calling from God, Maria is an active member of Christian Veterinary Mission.  She has participated in two service trips to Nicaragua and a service trip to southeastern, KY, offers support to the student group at UPenn and co-leads a local fellowship group.  Bringing love and joy to her home are her 6 year old daughter, Peyton and her (thankfully!) very tolerant Ragdoll cat, Duckie.  Maria enjoys any opportunity to get outside and can often be found in her vegetable garden, horseback riding or travelling, all with her daughter in tow!