Dr. Wolfe

Dr. Wolfe grew up in Oak Park and received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton. She then went on to veterinary school at St. George’s University and did her clinical year at University of Pennsylvania. She’s excited to move back to the Chicago area and join Companion!

Why did you decide to become a veterinarian?
I’ve always loved animals and science, but I wanted to help people. The human animal bond inspires me and as a veterinarian I get to be a part of that.

What are your special interests in the field of veterinary medicine?
I enjoy surgery and I hope to work with exotic pets one day.

What is the most unusual pet you have helped treat?
While at an externship I performed a closed reduction on a cavy with a dislocated hock joint. At that same clinic we anesthetized a tarantula to manually remove mites in order to treat an infestation.

What are some of your favorite activities outside of work?
Trying new places to eat, hanging out at the lake front in the summer, hiking, baking and spending time with friends, family and my cat.

Favorite place to eat?
Duck Duck Goat or Green Street Smoked Meats

Favorite place to visit?
Australia and Debordieu, SC

Favorite food?
Sushi, salt and vinegar potato chips and desserts in general (I have a huge sweet tooth), but if I had to pick one probably carrot cake

Favorite tv show?
Broad City or New Girl

Favorite book?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Name 3 things people might be surprised to learn about you:
I have dual-citizenship, the United States and Australia.
I raised service dogs for an organization when I was in college. They lived with me and went to class with me.
I studied abroad in Barcelona for a semester in college and got to travel around a lot of Europe.