Dr. Benitez received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2000, and then earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2006. She completed a one year internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego (where they couldn't say enough wonderful things about her). She joined Governor Animal Clinic in 2007. Dr. Benitez has a warm, calm, friendly and outgoing personality to balance her serious and dedicated side.

Dr. Benitez loves to bake and she has two beautiful daughters. In early 2013, Flynn Rider joined the Benitez household. Flynn is a gorgeous, happy, ever-so-busy Golden Retriever!