Kristen Hagler is a highly experienced veterinary professional with 25 years of expertise in physical rehabilitation and two decades of leadership experience. As the director of canine services at Circle Oak Ranch Canine Rehabilitation in Petaluma, California, Kristen oversees clinical operations, drives program development, and mentors multidisciplinary teams. A charter member of the Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) Academy for Physical Rehabilitation, Kristen achieved VTS certification in 2017 and has served two terms as president. She currently chairs the Credentialing, Recertification, and Bylaws Committees and advises the executive board. In 2018, she was honored as the California Veterinary Technician of the Year by the California Veterinary Technician Association.