Dr. Allison Bradshaw, DVM
Hometown: Wichita, KS. Home of the Shockers, the River Festival, and Kirstie Alley.
Education: Kansas State University – no not the Jayhawks, the other one. Go Wildcats!
I Am A Vet Because… I used to collect all the baby birds in the neighborhood and try to save them. This inspired the passion to work with animals according to my parents. This career gives me the opportunity to work with 2 things I love- animals and people.
My Favorite Part of the Workday is… First thing in the morning. I am a morning person and get most things accomplished early in the day. But in this profession, there are always interesting cases and fun clients to talk to so our days go by very fast.
What Inspires Me… I am inspired daily by a few things. One is the happy and fun nature of animals, sometimes despite bad things happening to them. The other is my technicians- they are all very hard working and dedicated to their jobs. They get into the field because they love animals, and stay in the field because they love the bond they create with their owners too.
The Pet I Will Never Forget…My very first dog ever, Bonnie. She also happened to be my very first patient when I graduated from vet school. She had distemper and her owner did not want her after she was healed from her pneumonia. She was my buddy and running partner for 13 years. She loved everyone and was the happiest dog.
I Could Not Do My Job Without… My dog Stevie comes to work with me everyday- he is a great work buddy. Also the support staff at work. It would be impossible to do my job without them. From reception staff to boarding- they are great!
Things I Value Most… These are the intangible things- my fiance, Andre, his daughter Gloria who is 11 years old, my family, and our dog Stevie.
Something People Don’t Know About Me… What relaxes me is exercise. I make time almost every day to run or go hiking. Also I have been a vegetarian for over 2 years. Don’t get me wrong though- I love chocolate and watching TV too:)
I Relax By… Running, hiking, reading, and spending time with my fiance and his daughter.
