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Dina Allison – Medical Director
Dr. Dina Allison earned her undergraduate degree from UC San Diego before attending veterinary school at UC Davis, where she graduated in 1997. She completed a field service internship and has dedicated her career to high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) since 1999. Alongside her HQHVSN work, she has worked in general practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine for over two decades. From 2009 to 2021, Dr. Allison worked in shelter medicine, further deepening her expertise in population management and community animal care.
Dr. Allison joined Animal Balance for her first MASH clinic in 2023 and became the California Medical Director in 2024 before stepping into the role of Animal Balance Medical Director. In this new role, she is committed to expanding access to high-quality veterinary care in underserved communities, standardizing medical protocols across all Animal Balance programs, and fostering education and mentorship for veterinary professionals. Through her leadership, she aims to strengthen Animal Balance’s global impact by enhancing collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable veterinary solutions for communities in need.