Carrie Lallier, DVM, is one of those individuals who knew her calling from a young age. At about five years old, she decided that her passion lay with animals. Always feeling a deep connection to them, Dr. Lallier initially dreamed of owning a pet store. However, her path took a different turn after she spent time nursing sick and injured animals back to health. It became clear that becoming a veterinarian was her true vocation.
Dr. Lallier has spent her entire life in central New York. Growing up in Baldwinsville, NY—a suburb of Syracuse—she completed her bachelor’s degree at SUNY ESF (State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry) in Syracuse. Later, she moved to Ithaca to attend vet school at Cornell University. After graduation, Dr. Lallier returned to Syracuse, where she practiced for two years at a small animal general clinic.
Following her marriage, she and her husband settled in Clinton, NY, where she now offers veterinary services.
During her time in general practice, Dr. Lallier grappled with rigid schedules designed to accommodate the maximum number of patients each day. While this approach may be suitable in some situations, she discovered that it doesn’t always allow for thorough care. Details can be overlooked, mistakes occur, and both clients and their pets end up feeling frustrated. Dr. Lallier is thrilled to finally have control over her schedule, enabling her to practice medicine in a way that aligns with her vision and creates a low-stress environment for all involved.
When asked about her aspirations for the next five years, Dr. Lallier confidently responds, “Being happy! I hope to run a thriving business with amazing clients and their adorable fur babies.”