Dr. Ali Diesel graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She worked as an emergency clinician before beginning a three-year residency in dermatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Diesel achieved diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in 2010 and joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, in the fall of that year. After 12 years of teaching veterinary students in her role as a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M, she recently moved to Austin to pursue private dermatology practice.
Dr. Diesel's main clinical interests include feline dermatoses, particularly feline allergic skin diseases, infectious skin disease, and exploring alternative therapy and approaches for various dermatoses in companion animals. She is also heavily invested in improving and promoting wellness in the veterinary profession.
Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Ali is moving to Austin along with her two dogs (Potato and Jelly) and three-legged cat Crouton (apparently she has a thing for carbs 😉). When not melting in the Texas heat, she enjoys spending time outside, running (especially trail running), biking, and enjoying good food and beverages.
