Introducing Dr. Vivian Tran…

Join us as we welcome our newest veterinarian, Dr. Vivian Tran.

Tell us a little about your background and how you became a veterinarian.

“Born and raised in Denver, I attended the University of Colorado Denver for my Bachelor’s degree. Initially, my interest was (human) medical school, but realized in my junior year that human medicine wasn’t my passion. After I graduated with my Bachelor’s, I volunteered at my own dog’s vet clinic to see if I had any interest in veterinary medicine. Eventually, I moved up to Fort Collins where I worked as an Animal Care Technician at NOCO Humane, and that’s what ended up sparking my love for shelter medicine. I was lucky enough to be accepted into Colorado State University for veterinary school and graduated in 2021. I completed a shelter medicine internship at the Dumb Friends League and stayed on as a Staff Veterinarian there until I made my way to Foothills!”

What’s your favorite part about working with animals?

“My favorite part of working with animals is helping a frightened, shut-down animal make it through the shelter system to where they can finally show us their true, playful personality and get adopted.”

Do you have any pets of your own?

“Yoshi is my 11-year-old Maltese mix. He is my heart dog and the love of my life. He loves people! Mitzy is my around 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She is the best cat in the world…she’s so low-maintenance and incredibly affectionate. I adopted her from Larimer Humane Society when I worked there.”

What is the most interesting species of animal you’ve had as a patient?

“So far, a sugar glider is the most interesting species I’ve had as a patient! When I was a vet student, though, I helped sedate and examine wolves and wolf-dogs at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center with one of the veterinarians from CSU.”

We are thrilled that Dr. Tran has joined the Foothills Veterinary Team. Welcome, Dr. Tran!