Our Experts

Dr. Katie Ryan is a small animal veterinarian with over 10 years of practice specializing in the field of emergency medicine. She is passionate about helping pets live long, healthy lives and being there for owners during their pet's emergent needs.

Dr. Katie attended the University of North Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Michigan State University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Her furry companions include: Sidney, a loyal Australian Shepherd and Nessa an assertive calico kitty. Outside of work and family life she is an aspiring tennis player and Peloton fanatic.

Dr. Dwight Alleyne is a small animal veterinarian with almost 20 years of experience. He’s completed Cornell University Veterinary School program, where he focused his studies on companion animals such as cats and dogs.

Dr. Alleyne earned his bachelor’s degree in Zoology at Michigan State University, with an additional associate degree in veterinary technology. After graduation from veterinary school, he completed an internship at Purdue University then began his veterinary career in the state of Georgia.

He is originally from Long Island, New York, where he grew up with cats and dogs during his childhood. This fostered his love for animals, which motivated his interest in becoming a veterinarian at a young age.

Dr. Alleyne is also taking part in a program where he helps mentor early veterinarians in their career. An interesting fact about Dr. Alleyne, he has an identical twin who is also in the medical field as a Nurse Practitioner.

Dr. Nate Wichmann is a small animal and exotics veterinarian with previous experience in the veterinary emergency room and at multiple zoos. He graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022.

Dr. Nate is a Fear Free Certified Professional. It means that he has extra training in assessing and accommodating pets’s emotional wellbeing in addition to their physical health. He is passionate about the relationship between pets and their owners as well as the human relationship to wild animal populations and their environment.

Dr. Nate resides in Lexington, KY. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Nate has been enjoying playing with and training his new puppy, Mabel. He is also passionate about cooking and spends a lot of time in the kitchen learning new skills and trying new recipes. His favorite animal is the Walrus. Plus, he has performed surgery on a shark.

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After graduation, Dr. Andrew joined the United States Army on active duty where he served all across the country and the world.

During this time, he developed a passion for working dogs and treating acute and chronic orthopedic conditions in high performance canines. In 2020 he joined the National Mill Dog Rescue where he serves as the medical director ensuring the best care for some of our country's most neglected dogs. He continues to serve part time in the National Guard and provides medical training to law enforcement canine handlers whenever able.

Dr. Andrew resides in Colorado. He has two dogs, a lab mix (Dodger), and a Husky/Shepherd mix (Dakota). His favorite dog breeds are rottweilers and chihuahuas! His hobbies are rugby, snowboarding, and encouraging the next generation of veterinary professionals through social media.