Dr. Tarpalechee was born and raised in Oklahoma, and is a proud member of the Muscogee Creek Nation Tribe. She received her undergrad from Rogers State University, and her DVM from OSU. She spends her free time hiking, camping, reading, or watching Netflix, with her husband Alex, 2 dogs, 2 chickens, 2 snakes, 2 lizards, and 4 tarantulas!  She especially enjoys treating reptiles and soft tissue surgeries.