Dr. Alex Ruppe is originally from the Chicagoland area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of South Carolina; then received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. After receiving her degrees, Dr. Ruppe completed her Small Animal Rotating Internship at PetCare East Veterinary Hospital in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Ruppe is a Fear Free Certified veterinarian.