Alicia Beets, DVM Residency Trained in Veterinary Internal Medicine

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Alicia Beets, DVM, is a veterinarian who is residency trained in Internal Medicine at MedVet New Orleans, where she has been part of the medical team since 2015.

Dr. Beets attended the University of Miami where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Marine Science, followed by Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2014. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Beets completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center.

Dr. Beets enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine with specific areas of interest in immune mediated disease, endocrine disease, and interventional procedures including bronchoscopy and endoscopy. When not seeing patients, Dr. Beets enjoys photography and traveling to just about anywhere. Her favorite travel adventures have been scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, glacier climbing in New Zealand, swimming with whale sharks in Mexico, and hiking in Alaska.

Education & Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, California
Internship: Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Tucson, Arizona
Residency: MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets, Mandeville, Louisiana

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet. Click here to learn more about the specialists at MedVet.

What others are saying

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.