Alicia Ashley, DVM

Alicia Ashley, DVM, is a freelance medical writer and experienced veterinarian. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from the Atlantic Veterinary College, in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Dr. Ashley has a special interest in feline medicine and welfare and is a loyal servant to her elderly cats, Myles and Jarvis. She is also passionate about preventative medicine; One Health initiatives that support human, animal, and environmental health; and pain management in both human and veterinary medicine.

Fast Facts

Experienced veterinarian and freelance medical and veterinary writer
Specializes in feline medicine and welfare, preventive medicine, and pain management
Champions the human-animal bond, dedicated to helping “both ends of the leash”

Experience

Before becoming an independent medical and health writer for pet content, Dr. Ashley worked as an associate veterinarian for seven years. She has earned several certificates over her professional writing career, including from Stanford University and the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA).