Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Ivy Thomas graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She is originally from Mississippi and moved to Southern California as a teenager. Prior to veterinary school she was a registered veterinary technician at a small animal referral and exotics practice for 5 years. She has done clinical externships at Louisville Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo in Nebraska, Wildlife Safari in Oregon, and Phoenix Zoo. Immediately after veterinary school she did a small animal/wildlife medicine and surgery internship at Sonora Veterinary Specialists in Phoenix, AZ and stayed on for a short time as one of their emergency clinicians. She then did an exotic medicine and surgery internship at Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Arizona. She has since worked as a small animal clinician within the valley. She has volunteered her time providing medical services throughout the years to Southwest Wildlife, Phoenix Herpetological Society, several shelters, as well as RAVS through the humane society. Since 2010 she has been giving back to her alma mater by mentoring the Zoo/Exotics/Wildlife student club at Ross University. Currently she is also one of the consulting veterinarians at the Belize Zoo. As a general practitioner, she treats a variety of companion animals, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, and other exotics. In addition to her passion for veterinary medicine, her interests include conservation and education. Dr Thomas is in the process of credentialing for the ABVP Specialty of Exotic Companion Mammal Practice (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, etc.). Attaining ABVP board certification indicates exceptional knowledge, skill, & competency.
