Teale Thornburg, DVM

Teale Thornburg, DVM

Dr. Teale Thornburg was born and raised on the island of Oahu and attended Pearl City High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at UH, then completed her DVM at Colorado State University, where she trained in veterinary acupuncture through CuraCore. After receiving her DVM, Dr. Thornburg returned to Hawaii and began her veterinary career at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital in 2017. Dr. Thornburg’s special interests include alternative medicine (such as acupuncture), preventive medicine, dermatology, and exotic pets. Her love for exotic pets stemmed from many years of owning tropical fish.

• Practicing Since: 2017

• Special Interests: Veterinary Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Dermatology, and Exotic Pets

• DVM Degree: Colorado State University