Nikki G. Licht, DVM, DACVECC Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

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Nikki G. Licht, DVM, Diplomate, ACVECC, is a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care at WestVet Boise, where she has been a part of the team since 2019.

Dr. Licht attended the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following earning her veterinary degree, she completed a residency in emergency and critical care at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Worcester County, MA.

Dr. Licht has a special interest in sepsis and trauma. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is caring for critically ill animals.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Licht enjoys rock climbing, being in the mountains, and hiking with her dogs.

Education & Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Residency: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Worcester County, MA

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care

Professional Affiliations

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)

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