Alison Flanigan

Dr. Alison Flanigan serves as an Associate Professor and Clinical Year Mentor at Long Island University's Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine. With 26 years of experience in small animal medicine, she brings extensive clinical and business expertise from founding Lake Placid Animal Hospital (2010-2025) and operating multiple private practices including emergency services and housecall businesses. She holds a DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (1999) and a 2025 Master's in Social Work with Veterinary Social Work Certificate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Her professional focus spans three critical areas:

• Veterinary clinical skills education and mentorship
• Veterinary social work with emphasis on mental health advocacy
• Practice management and business development for veterinary professionals

Dr. Flanigan actively addresses the veterinary profession's mental health crisis through peer support with Not One More Vet (NOMV) and MentorVet. Her certified yoga instruction informs holistic stress management approaches she integrates into veterinary education. As Clinical Year Mentor, she guides students through hands-on clinical training while preparing them for professional challenges beyond medical knowledge.

Her advising extends beyond campus through national mentorship programs where she supports veterinary professionals navigating career stressors. The clinical skills team she contributes to develops practical training frameworks that bridge classroom learning with real-world practice demands, incorporating her dual expertise in clinical medicine and social work.