Dr. Wertenberger was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Fullerton, CA. Following graduation from Cal Poly Pomona in 1980, she served in the Peace Corps for two years. She worked as a Humane Society officer in Tampa, FL, prior to entering veterinary school. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, after which she completed a one year internship in the San Francisco bay area.   Dr. Wertenberger has been on the professional staff at Pet Medical Center since 1989. Her special interests are emergency medicine and surgery. She enjoys hiking and exploring California's deserts and natural scenery. Her dog, Orbit (5 yrs. old) is a Miniature Schnauzer).  Dr. Wertenberger is also a new Mom...... her son Michael was born in October.