Dr. Elizabeth Tursi brings a unique combination of surgical expertise, advanced anesthesia skills, and a creative approach to patient care. She earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) from the University of Glasgow in 2016, after completing dual undergraduate degrees at Muhlenberg College, earning a BS in Biology and a BA in Performing Arts (Theatre).

Following veterinary school, Dr. Tursi completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in New York, a Specialty Internship in Small Animal Surgery in Columbia, SC, Austin, TX, and the University of Missouri, as well as a Specialty Internship in Anesthesia & Analgesia at the University of Missouri. Her training has provided her with a strong foundation in surgery, post-operative care, wound healing, and both acute and chronic pain management.

Dr. Tursi has a true passion for advanced anesthesia techniques, always striving to improve patient comfort and outcomes. Her creative background in the performing and visual arts informs her innovative problem-solving approach in veterinary medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys sketching wild animals, oil painting nature scenes, attending concerts and musicals, and spending time with her goofy and sassy Persian cat, Tortellini.

A proud Italian American from southern New Jersey, Dr. Tursi also holds a Master’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science from Drexel University and cherishes the time she spent living in Scotland during her veterinary training.