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Dr. Aty Puentes

Dr. Aty Puentes

Dr. Aty Puentes

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Dr. Puentes completed her small animal acupuncture certification though the Chi Institute in Gainesville, FL. She has a very strong interest in pain management, geriatric medicine and palliative and hospice care.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

In her free time, she is an avid traveler and enjoys pottery and hiking with her dog Keyka

EDUCATION

Dr. Puentes was born in Bogota, Colombia. In 2000, she received her veterinary degree from the National University of Colombia. From the year 2003 to 2009 she joined the Smithsonian Institution as a fellow reproductiveresearcher and received her Master of Science degree in Natural Resources and Wildlife Management. In the year 2010 she completed the testing required for her to obtain her license as a small animal veterinarian in the United States.