Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Allen was born in New York, but moved at a very early age to Arizona. She became a part of the Ehrlich team in 2011. She was first drawn to the veterinary field when she was a young child, claiming she wanted to be a doggie doctor. Dr. Allen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, with a minor in Anatomy and Neurobiology, in 1997, from Colorado State University. She obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from Perdue University in 2001. She completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists, now known as Blue Pearl, in 2002. She has worked in small animal private practice for most of her career, but also worked in the emergency department at FVS/Tampa. Dr. Allen is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist.Dr. Allens believes that there is no other hospital like Ehrlich Animal Hospital. As a relief doctor, years ago, she visited and worked in many hospitals, and Ehrlich is the only place she would dream of calling home. She thinks our nursing staff is the most talented, educated, caring, and compassionate group that she has worked with. They make my job so much fun!When Dr. Allen isnt here, she enjoys going to the beach, gardening, and doing whatever her children are doing! She also has two furry children, Apple, a English Mastiff, and Ryong, a Rottweiler.