Dr. Alex Pyuen
DVM, Oncology
After losing her father to cancer at the age of 11, Dr. Pyuen knew that she wanted to find a meaningful way to work to battle this disease in the future. With some added influence from her mother, the ultimate animal lover, her personal and career aspirations aligned and she knew she would become a veterinary oncologist.
Dr. Pyuen obtained her bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin and subsequently completed her DVM and a master's degree in Cancer Biology at Colorado State University. Following a year-long internship at the University of Georgia, she completed a three-year residency at Colorado State University and subsequently achieved board certification with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in medical oncology. She worked in private practice in Austin and northern Colorado before settling in the Denver area.
Dr. Pyuen's favorite part of veterinary oncology is the ability to grow a relationship with clients and their furry family members to fight an inherently unfair disease. Her philosophy for practice is that every single pet, family, and cancer is different, and therefore tailoring the treatment protocol to meet these unique needs is of the utmost importance. What is best for one pet and family may not be best for another, and she strives to provide options and find the best treatment approach to meet the goals of all involved.
Outside of work, Dr. Pyuen enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, including hiking, camping, and skiing. Her fur family includes two perfect rescued strays: the sweetest and snuggliest black lab, Miss Champ (who was found on the streets in Athens, GA during her internship) and the fluffiest and bossiest Maine Coon cat named Kitters (who was found on the streets in Austin, TX during her time as an undergraduate).