Dr. Lauren Sparks earned her Veterinary Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She also attended James Madison University where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology and a minor in human sciences.

Before joining the Nashville Veterinary Specialists team as an emergency doctor, she completed a one-year rotating internship at NVS. While earning her degrees, Dr. Sparks worked in a variety of animal care positions at veterinary clinics in Pennsylvania and Virginia.