Alex Suppinger

I graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. I grew up an avid Boilermaker fan, living in Northern Indiana in a family with several Purdue graduates. I had a strong fascination with animals at a young age, and set my mind to becoming a veterinarian early on. As I grew older and was able to take anatomy and medically oriented courses in high school, I only became more determined as my interest in science and animals continued to grow. I began racking up volunteer hours at veterinary clinics before starting undergrad at Purdue University, my dream school. I graduated with a B.S. in Animal Sciences and was accepted to Purdue’s veterinary program. Throughout undergrad and veterinary school, I continued to gain veterinary experience at several hospitals. Additionally, when I was in undergrad, I did a study abroad/extension program in Romania. Our goal was to assess the viability of a small village’s local milk supply and determine the necessary steps to allow the village to sell their milk to a corporation as a collective, as no one farm was capable of producing enough for the corporation to warrant buying.

When not in the classroom or exam room, I can be found reading a good book, usually sci-fi or fantasy, watching football (college and pro), playing/watching tennis, water-skiing, cooking over the grill or smoker, or catching up on the latest Star Wars or Marvel movies/shows. I don’t have any critters of my own at this time, but I grew up in a family of cat lovers and plan on adopting in the future.

I am excited to start a new journey here in Wisconsin with Care Animal Hospital. From my first interactions with members of the Care team, I could feel a sense of family and camaraderie, not only amongst the employees but also with clients and their beloved pets. This was one of the main reasons I wanted to join Care Animal Hospital, and I hope to help foster that sense of family and camaraderie. I look forward to getting to know you and your pets, as well as Wisconsin!