Originally from Texas, Dr. Pugnetti grew up with a love of animals and science, which inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

After veterinary school, Dr. Pugnetti relocated to Arizona to complete an emergency and critical care-focused internship. Since then, she has provided compassionate general practice, urgent care services, in-home palliative care and euthanasia services throughout the valley. 

Dr. Pugnetti is passionate about delivering empathetic, individualized care to every patient and family she serves. Her professional interests include ophthalmology, emergency medicine, feline medicine, palliative care, and hospice. She values building lasting relationships while helping pets through every stage of life.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Pugnetti enjoys hiking, baking and cooking, pilates, and listening to audiobooks. She shares her home with her husband, two cats, Penelope and Sage, and one delightfully awkward—but absolutely perfect—Chihuahua named Benny.