Dr. Desirée FitzGerald - Veterinarian

Desirée FitzGerald is an Idaho native who grew up in Eagle.

She graduated Cum Laude from the College of Idaho with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology & Anthropology/Sociology. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with academic honors. She went on to complete a one-year internship for advanced training in Albuquerque, New Mexico at VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center before coming back home to Idaho where she worked as an emergency clinician at WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center for over ten years.

“Growing up in the Eagle countryside I was surrounded by animals. We owned horses, cats, dogs, turtles, fish, rabbits, and even a goat named Gandhi,” she said. “I was the child that wanted to be a veterinarian. My family laughs because in almost every picture of me as a child I have a pet posing with me.” As she grew up and went through school she had an affinity for the sciences. This combined with her compassion for people and animals, and love of pets made veterinary school a natural path. During vet school, she also tackled the painful topic of pet loss. Dr. FitzGerald had additional training working closely with a grief counselor and served as manager of the WSU Pet Loss Hotline for three years.

She is excited to be able to meet your pet’s needs as your primary care provider. Having experience in an emergency she understands how stressful it can be when your pet is sick or injured and she wants to be there from puppy wellness exams, to end of life decisions as your pet’s age, and everything in between. When not practicing medicine she stays very busy at home with her husband and daughter on their farm. They love gardening, raising cows, chickens, and goats. When not on the farm she can be found in the mountains hiking (sometimes with her goats!) and loves international travel and scuba diving!

She is very excited to be a part of the OnPoint team and looking forward to being your veterinarian!