Dr. Alexa Jurak is a native of Montreal, Canada, and moved to Florida at a young age. She grew up deeply involved in competitive equestrian sports, excelling in the Jumper circuit. While she had the opportunity to compete at the Grand Prix level, Dr. Jurak ultimately chose to pursue her lifelong passion for animal science.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Elon University and went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. Matthew’s University in the Cayman Islands in 2013. During her clinical rotations, Dr. Jurak discovered her love for working with companion animals.