Dr. Elliott is a Colorado State University graduate with a BS in Animal Sciences in 1981 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1985.

Dr. Elliott grew up in Albuquerque, NM. She decided that she wanted to be a veterinarian when she was 5 years old. During her undergraduate years at CSU she worked as a milker on a family owned dairy and as a veterinary assistant at various small animal hospitals during her school breaks.

After graduating from veterinary school in 1985, she worked in Albuquerque for a few years and then moved to Los Lunas. She went into practice partnership with a clinic in the South Valley for over 22 years. In 2009 that clinic was sold, and Dr. Elliott did relief veterinary work for a while then went back to full time practice in 2017 with Valencia Animal Clinic. Dr. Elliott is also proud to be a part-time instructor for the CNM Veterinary Technician Program.

Dr. Elliott loves corgis and has a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Tuffy whose favorite hobby is collecting squeaky toys. Dr. Elliott’s favorite hobbies are fiber crafts like crocheting, knitting and cross- stitching.

During her 7 years at Valencia Animal Clinic Dr. Elliott’s pet owners gained trust, especially when it comes to her in-depth study regarding any new ailment that requires research to provide good, solid treatment(s) for her patients. The clients truly appreciate her, and it’s easy to tell by the many google reviews that mention her name specifically.  She will be missed by her patients and their owners and by all her co-workers!  Her current co-workers were asked for one word they would use to describe Dr. Elliott:

Insightful

Detailed

Compassionate

Dedicated

Wonderful

Distinctive

Mindful

Determined

Insightful

Diligent

Intelligent

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Tuffy also became part of the team and an active participant in every staff meeting.  They make a great team!