Dr. King graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. During her time in school she was the assistant manager of the Intensive Care Unit for two years and the founder of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Trauma Team. Dr. King practiced locally for over three years before joining Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic in 1998. Dr. King continues to stay current in veterinary medicine by attending annual veterinary conferences on small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. King has one married daughter, Jessica. Dr. King shares her home with five dogs named "Jersey", "Cynder", "Drogo", "Elli", "Zeus" and a snake named "Versi".