Dr. Bardales earned her DVM from Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Arizona. She then pursued additional training, completing both a rotating internship at Veterinary Referral Associates and an oncology internship at Washington State University. Dr. Bardales then worked as an emergency doctor at a busy private practice and a research assistant at the National Cancer Institute before moving to Philadelphia to complete a 3-year medical oncology residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

As someone who has had both a parent and pet affected by cancer, Dr. Bardales is passionate about helping families navigate their pet’s diagnosis and working together to develop a patient-tailored treatment plan with quality of life at the forefront.

In her free time, Dr. Bardales enjoys spending time with her husband and two perfect fur children – Hamilton and Daisy. She also loves to spend time outdoors – horseback riding, hiking, biking and traveling.