Ashley Rua

Dr. Ashley Rua moved to Raleigh from New Hampshire in 2015 to complete her undergraduate degree in Zoology at NC State University. She went on to earn her DVM from NC State in 2024 and started her career working with dogs and cats before deciding to transition to feline medicine. As a lifelong cat owner, she is passionate about feline preventive care, behavior, and surgery. She is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through Chi University. In her free time Dr. Rua enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with her three cats Clovis, Turnip (pictured), and Oolong.