Dr. Stephanie Gross grew up in the beautiful state of Minnesota and received her veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin cities. Her interest in aquatic animals brought her to Long Beach, California where she worked for several years at the Aquarium of the Pacific, prior to transitioning to general practice.

Her special interests include exotic and wildlife medicine, ophthalmology, surgery and pet nutrition. She currently resides in Long Beach with her husband, young son and a sassy chihuahua mix named Sophia. She enjoys spending her free time in the great outdoors while kayaking, camping, swimming and gardening.