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Allison Koonce, DVM

Veterinarian / Owner
Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic

In February 2014, my venturous soon-to-be husband and I took a cold leap of faith to buy an old-fashioned, yet oddly charming, veterinary clinic. Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic has evolved into the incredible, renowned, full-service small animal hospital that it is today by our unwavering dedication to being the best veterinarians we can be.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

What I learned from my first job

There is power in asking for help, even better if you can ask a friend.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

Problem solving. There is nothing more rewarding than when the solution involves relieving pain, preventing disease, improving the human-animal bond and advocating for pet wellness.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Not One More Vet A skill I never expected to need in this field Yoga. I can pretzel myself to examine a fractious animal all whilst maintaining my breath.

Best advice I ever received

Progress, not perfection.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Mandeville, Louisiana

I can’t start my day until

Coffee

Hobbies

Boy mom stuff, yoga, reading

Binge watch

“Great British Baking Show”

Last good read

“The Running Grave” by Robert Galbraith

Favorite meal in town

The Pantry

Best recent local discovery

CALS Libby app & Tacos Godoy

Latest splurge

Spa day

Most-used app

Kindle

Dream vacation

Japan

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