Leilani Ireland, DVM, MS, MBA, Diplomate, ACVECC, is a Regional Medical Director, providing guidance and leadership to the Medical Services teams at MedVet Chicago, MedVet North Shore, MedVet Northern Utah, MedVet Salt Lake City, MedVet Vancouver, WestVet Boise, and WestVet Meridian. She has been a part of the medical team since 2023.
Dr. Ireland attended Westminster College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Colorado State University where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Ireland completed a yearlong rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital and a three-year small animal emergency and critical care residency at Colorado State University. Dr. Ireland also earned a Master of Science degree during her residency.
After becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2012, Dr. Ireland returned to VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital as an emergency and critical care veterinarian. Before joining MedVet, Dr. Ireland was a Regional Medical Director at Ethos Veterinary Health. Dr. Ireland also earned a Master of Business Administration from Utah University. She is the author of articles published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and has received an award for excellence and proficiency in emergency and critical care.
Dr. Leilani Ireland is experienced in all aspects of emergency and critical care veterinary medicine. She has special interests in sepsis, transfusion medicine, and blood banking. Her favorite part of practicing veterinary medicine is providing life-saving care to pets in need.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science: Westminster College
Master of Science: Colorado State University
Master of Business Administration: University of Utah
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Colorado State University
Specializations
Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Associations
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
American Veterinary Medical Association
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
Awards & Recognition
Award for Excellence and Proficiency in Emergency/Critical Care
Way LI, Monnet E. Determination of volume to be infused for standardized intra-abdominal pressure measurement in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2014;24(4)403-407.
Way LI, Sullivan LA, Morley PS et al. Comparison of routine urinalysis and urine Gram stain for detection of bacteriuria in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2013;23(1):23-28.