10/30/2024
We are excited to welcome Dr. Alexis Diffley to Care and Comfort!
Dr. Alexis Diffley, a native of San Diego, California, received her undergraduate degree in Biology/Zoology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Before embarking on a veterinary career, Dr. Diffley gained valuable experience as a zookeeper/animal care specialist for seven years and volunteered at various animal shelters, small zoos, and aquariums throughout Southern and Northern California. In 2018, Dr. Diffley completed an externship in wildlife medicine in South Africa, further enhancing her expertise in animal care.
Dr. Diffley earned a veterinary medical degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts and completed her clinical year at the University of Tennessee. During this time, she began fostering shelter animals and adopted her cat, Willow on her shelter medicine rotation, who has been a beloved companion ever since. Following graduation, Dr. Diffley lived and worked in Las Vegas, Nevada for four years and recently decided to move back to her hometown of San Diego. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, exotic medicine, shelter medicine, and preventative care.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling around the world, engaging in outdoor activities such as kayaking and cycling, indulging in arts and crafts, and spending quality time with family and friends.
