Justine Cosley has always been owned by cats. When her cat Alex was diagnosed with Feline Diabetes, Justine decided she wanted to work in the animal pet care field. After graduating From West Mifflin Area High School in 1990, Justine (Baker) Cosley attended the veterinary assistant program at the Median School of Allied Health Careers (currently the Vet Tech Institute). She graduated in 1991 with a degree as a veterinary assistant and worked for 5 years in both clinic and emergency settings