Lesli began her veterinary career at the young age of 16, working at Academy Animal Hospital. She worked there for 14 years before transitioning to veterinary management. She spent the next 25 years gaining experience in management, operations, and consulting within the veterinary medicine field. During this time, Lesli started a few hospitals nationwide, the most recent being Mountain View Animal Hospital in Big Bear.
After years of working in management, she wanted to return to the day-to-day consistency of working in an animal hospital. Lesli decided to return to her roots at Academy Animal Hospital, where she had a supportive veterinary family.
In her free time, Lesli enjoys spending time with her husband Neil, their 9-year-old daughter Caroline, and their six pets! Most of her weekends are spent cheering Caroline on in softball.