Dr. Rodarte was raised in the pocket area of Sacramento, California. She attended the University of California, Davis where she earned a BS in animal science. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. After graduating from veterinary school, she completed a one-year rotating internship at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. Dr. Rodarte enjoys traveling, running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their three cats (Ivy, Milo, Mia) and their dog, Kurama.