Dr. Tannler enjoys volunteering with humane societies and feral cat spay/neuter programs. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine, dentistry and surgery. She is passionate about staying current with the latest research and techniques in veterinary medicine and enjoys researching challenging cases. In her free time, Dr. Tannler enjoys being outdoors –hiking, surfing and kayaking. She loves cooking and travelling to exciting places with new foods she can attempt to learn to make at home!
As a vet student, Dr. Tannler organized the 2012 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Conference for vet students across the country. She did externships with the Indianapolis Zoo, the San Diego Zoo and the Pet Emergency Specialty Center of San Diego prior to graduation. She also had the opportunity to study abroad at wildlife centers in Iguacu, Brazil. Upon graduating in 2013, she and her husband returned to San Diego to make their home with their two cats – Kingston and Roo and their Red-footed tortoise, Mara. They recently welcomed a new baby boy into their household and are pretty sure that a puppy is next on their list!