Veterinarian Overview
Dr.Traci Leslie received her bachelors degree in animal sciences, as well as her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training, at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She has volunteered and worked at a number of local animal shelters, emergency centers, and through the university as a technician, kennel assistant, emergency radiology technician and a surgery technician. Two of her most memorable and educational experiences include traveling to Africa for a month to work for Vets-in-the-Wild, as well as working with Rural Area Veterinary Services in Washington State to assist in spay/neuter and wellness clinics throughout the states various Indian reservations. Dr. Leslie is originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, and is very excited to be close to home again. She has a black Lab/pit bull mix named Parker who is, of course, her best friend, running partner, and lounging buddy. She adopted him when he was six months old and it has been entertaining and heartwarming watching him grow and learn to have a "normal" dog life. Now he is a big softy, but he is still afraid of lightning bugs, sprinklers, and fireworks. Dr. Leslie has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was five years old and nothing could change her mind. Fortunately, she thoroughly enjoys science and continuing her education, expanding her knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine every day. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, training for half marathons, biking, kayaking, snowboarding, and camping. She cannot wait to grow as a veterinarian and is incredibly excited to be working as an associate veterinarian at Carlson Animal Hospital. She is very grateful to the support of the staff and continuing mentorship and guidance of her colleagues.
