Dr. Jennifer Friend has loved animals for as long as she can remember and turned that lifelong connection into a career dedicated to their care. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, building on a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science that gave her deep grounding in animal behavior and physiology.
Dr. Friend believes that great veterinary care starts with truly knowing the patient, an approach shaped by a childhood spent caring for a wide variety of animals. That same attentiveness carries over into her philosophy on pet ownership: she encourages every pet owner to invest in training, because a pet that understands what’s expected of them is a happier, healthier companion.
One of Dr. Friend’s greatest accomplishments is raising a daughter who has grown into an incredible person and a constant source of pride. Dr. Friend encourages pet owners to invest time in training, helping pets better understand expectations and thrive in a loving home environment.
A few things you might not know about Dr. Friend:
- She prefers to eat Asian cuisine using chopsticks.
- She volunteered at a wolf sanctuary in Colorado.
- She has a strong interest in animal behavior and communication
