
Dr. Micaela Collins, Partner & BVMS
Dr. Micaela Collins, Veterinarian and Co-Owner of Riverside Veterinary Hospital, is overjoyed to be practicing veterinary medicine alongside her partner and raising their two beautiful children. Originally from Northern California, Dr. Collins moved to New York for her undergraduate degree before continuing her education eastward. She attended the University of Glasgow in Scotland, where she completed her veterinary degree, graduating in 2011. Afterward, she worked locally in the UK for a few years and earned a veterinary certificate in chronic pain management and western acupuncture (CPMWA).
Her education has opened doors to travel the world and form meaningful connections across continents. It was during her time abroad that Dr. Collins‘ fairytale adventure began—a journey filled with both personal and professional growth. She has a profound attachment to the human-animal bond and is particularly passionate about supportive pain management, including end-of-life care, ensuring pets and their families receive compassionate care every step of the way.
Dr. Collins places community at the heart of her work and is deeply committed to giving back. She actively collaborates with local organizations, including CASI and other nonprofits, to provide care to animals in need and support the local community. Through her outreach programs, she has planted many seeds of hope and fellowship, which she continues to nurture.
Though Dr. Collins’ most precious seeds are those that have begun to flower in her own life—her loving children—she remains dedicated to ensuring that every animal and family she encounters receives the compassionate care they deserve.