Dr. Samantha Asikainen is a quiet corner native, growing up in Eastford, CT. She is a graduate of UPENN and after practicing in PA for a few years, returned to her roots in Eastford. She practiced feline medicine for almost eight years before returning to general small animal practice four years ago. She is a partner at ACE Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Asikainen has a husband, two children, two dogs, five cats, and five hens. She enjoys spending her free time gardening, hiking, and playing local women’s soccer [citation].