Alicia Guarino returned to the Rockford area in 2009 after a 10-year absence. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and was practicing in Wisconsin from 2004-2009. Her professional interests include small animal medicine and surgery as well as exotic and wildlife medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Alicia loves spending time with her family enjoying the outdoors, especially in northern Wisconsin, and traveling. Her sons share her avid interest in wildlife and nature, which makes for the most interesting discoveries [citation]