Dr. Cottrill obtained her BS from Michigan State University in 1981. In 1983 she acquired her DVM. In 1986 Dr. Cottrill completed her residency at Louisiana State University and attained a Masters of Science in Veterinary Anatomy and Fine Structure in 1987. She became board certified in 1989. Dr. Cottrill was practice owner and manager of Animal Eye Clinic, Metairie in New Orleans, LA from 1988 - 1999. In 1999 she became staff ophthalmologist at Angell Animal Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Dr. Cottrill joined InTown Veterinary Group in 2007.