Alex

Alex was born in Wilkes-Barre, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and raised in White Haven, located in the Pocono Mountains.

She chose veterinary medicine because she has always loved animals. As a child, she often requested field trips to pet stores to see animals and attended Nature Camp for many summers, where she also learned about wildlife.

Alex joined Blue Oasis for our AAHA accreditation and Fear Free environment that prioritizes patients' mental well-being.

She has a special interest in behavior, especially in reactive dogs and teaching cooperative care skills. Her goal is to bridge dog training and veterinary medicine. Alex plans to earn her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in behavior within the next few years.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Small Animal Science from Delaware Valley University (2018), an Associate in Veterinary Technology from Johnson College (2021), and passing the VTNE in July 2022.

Alex has been a Fear Free certified veterinary professional since August of 2020, most recently completing Level 3 in winter 2024.

She is a member of the American Society of Veterinary Behavior (AVSAB), the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT), and subscribes to the Journal of Veterinary Behavior through her AVSAB membership.

Alex has a younger sister living in San Diego, CA, and her parents reside in her hometown in PA. When not working at Blue Oasis, she enjoys training and hiking with her 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, River. She also listens to dog behavior podcasts, keeps up with the latest Fear Free materials, and veterinary behavior research. Additionally, Alex owns and operates Outcast Academy Training & Behavior, a force-free dog training company where she helps dogs with big feelings about being handled, seeing other dogs, or stranger danger.