Catherine Gilabert

Catherine Gilabert is an experienced veterinarian currently providing in-home humane euthanasia services at St. Francis In-Home Pet Hospice since November 2023. Catherine has a robust background in veterinary medicine, having served at Animal Samaritans since April 2021, VCA Valley Animal Medical Center & Emergency Hospital from October 2019 to April 2021, and Banfield Pet Hospital from July 2014 to July 2019. Catherine's early career includes roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University, where responsibilities included reformulating a Veterinary Histology course and conducting research on laser therapy for dogs with rattlesnake bites. Additionally, as a Veterinary Student Volunteer at Rural Area Vets, Catherine gained valuable skills in client education and communication while performing spays, neuters, and physical exams on pets from Native American Reservations. Catherine holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.