Andrea Erickson

From the age of five, Dr. Erickson knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She grew up in the beautiful seaside town of Kailua, Hawaii. They always had golden retrievers in the home. They were the best family dogs and beach companions, and they taught her just how powerful the human-animal bond can be. With her sights set on a career in veterinary medicine, she came to Colorado State University for her undergraduate studies. She stayed in Fort Collins to attend CSU’s veterinary school. Following vet school, she completed a one-year rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, a one-year surgical internship at the University of Florida, and a three-year small animal surgical residency at The Ohio State University. She then returned to CSU’s Animal Cancer Center for a fellowship in surgical oncology. She is now a faculty member sharing time between surgical oncology, soft tissue surgery, and veterinary student education. She is currently working towards a master's in biomedical education with a research focus in performance stress and learning.

When she’s not working, she loves exploring Colorado with her husband, Zak. They love anything outdoors whether it's skiing, snowboarding, hiking 14ers, camping or spending time at breweries with friends. Odell’s is their favorite. They currently have one cat, a perfect calico princess named Mele. Dr. Erickson hopes to stay in academia to continue providing advanced oncologic and soft tissue surgeries and take part in creating the best training programs possible for residents and veterinary students.