Dr. Deidre Galbo grew up in Newtown, CT, and graduated from Stonehill College. She received her DVM from Purdue University in 1999. Dr. Galbo completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C. She spent 8 years as a senior clinician at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital (WNE followed by 14 years at Veterinary Specialists of CT. She is a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. She was the recipient of the G. Edward Cummings Compassionate Care Award. In her spare time, Dr. Galbo enjoys spending time with her family, her therapy Labrador Neon, three kitties, and her farm sanctuary friends. She is also very involved in facilitating mindfulness to help her colleagues and others live in the moment.