Dr. Alina Ermilio Bleakley completed her Bachelor of Science in Zoology at Auburn University and then went on to earn both her Master of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in 2020. Dr. Ermilio completed an internship with the USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services for which she attributes her passion for preventative medicine and the mutually beneficial dynamic of people and animals. Following her internship, she was called to clinical practice where she gained experience in general practice, shelter medicine, and urgent care. Dr. Ermilio has a special interest in dermatology, hospice care, and internal medicine. When she is not caring for her furry patients, you can find her training for marathons, restoring her antique colonial home, or immersed in a good podcast. Dr. Ermilio is a devoted pet parent to her gentlemanly cat “Ralphie” and spunky pocket-pitty “Ziti”.