Dr. Brittany Rizzo

5.0

Akron, OH13 yrs experience

Also serves: Leetonia

Dr. Brittany Rizzo was born in California but raised in the snowy suburbs of Chicago, where her dream of becoming a zoo veterinarian took root early. She spent countless hours at Brookfield Zoo—first as an eager young visitor, and later as a high school intern shadowing the head ...

Supporting areas:Cleveland, OH

Helping:Dog, Cat

My Motivation

I’ve always had a love for animals and really enjoy science and medicine. Becoming a veterinarian always made sense to me. In my career at the zoo, I’ve been fortunate to participate in the conservation and care of many animals, including ensuring a good quality of life and a gentle, dignified death – when the time comes. Experiencing the in-home euthanasia of my two elderly cats last year helped me understand the impact an intimate, supportive experience has on the pet and their family. As I transition from zoo life, I am drawn to offer that same compassionate end of life care for other families in their time of need.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - 2006

Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota - 2012

Care information

Availability

Next available:Wednesday at 9:00 AM

Minimum 2 hours required for scheduling

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Pet types served

CatsDogs

Service Area

Offering support in:Akron, OH and the surrounding areas