Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian
“Can I Keep It?" was Alyssa’s favorite line to ask her mom. As a little girl in Cedar Rapids Iowa, she brought home every wayward cat, bunny, or critter she came across. Destined to become a veterinarian, Alyssa earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2003. She practiced high quality medicine and surgery in both Reno and Las Vegas for 18 years. In addition to clinical practice, she works as a medical editor for the #1 ranked veterinary publication, Clinician’s Brief. Dr. Watson has been honored to help families through all stages of their pets’ lives, from the first puppy or kitten visit to their final, peaceful passage. Her years of experience has led to an understanding of complex disease processes and a recognition of the difficult struggles that many pet-owners face during end-of-life care.