Claire Hovenga

Claire Hovenga is an experienced veterinarian currently working at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region since December 2020. Previously, Claire served as an associate veterinarian at First Coast No More Homeless Pets from June 2019 to December 2020 and worked as a small animal on-call ER surgery technician at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital from April 2018 to May 2019. Claire's educational background includes a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Colorado State University, completed in 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans, earned in 2012. Claire's research experience includes roles as a student researcher at Colorado State University and the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Summer Scholar Research Program. Prior to pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, Claire gained diverse experience in customer service and animal care, including roles as a veterinary technician and zookeeper intern.