Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Pruden has been working at Hopi Animal Hospital since October 2004. Now a Scottsdale Veterinarian, she came to the desert to flee the cold winters of the Midwest. She was raised in LaPorte, Indiana and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Indiana University. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Pruden lived in Chicago and performed cancer research at Northwestern University's Medical School. She proceeded to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with high honors at the University of Illinois. She continued her education by completing a veterinarian internship in small animal medicine and veterinary surgery at the University of Georgia. Dr. Pruden enjoys continuing her personal as well as professional education. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals throughout her career. Her special areas of interest include pathology, internal medicine and exotic animal medicine. Her goals are to communicate effectively while providing the highest quality of care and service. Outside of work she is pursuing certification to become a yoga instructor and actively participates in the Big Brother Big Sister program. She has an enthusiastic passion for adventure, the outdoors, cuisine, and spending quality time with her four-legged companions.
