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Melissa Thurston
Associate Veterinarian DVM

Dr. Thurston is originally from sunny San Diego, California. She received both her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California-Davis. Dr. Thurston's professional interests are in Emergency/Critical Care Medicine, Community Medicine, and Exotics. 

In her free time, Dr. Thurston enjoys hiking, baking, rock climbing, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog (Dakota). Dr. Thurston looks forward to joining the Alameda East family and exploring all that Denver has to offer.

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