Dr. Wilson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she grew up with dogs most of her life. She earned her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Tuskegee University, and completed her DVM from there in 2003. While in veterinary school, Dr. Wilson was most interested in behavioral medicine and the human animal bond. Upon graduation, she went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA Berwyn and Franklin Park Animal Hospitals in Illinois, where she gained much experience and interest in emergency medicine. After completing her internship, Dr. Wilson spent the next two years working as a small animal general practitioner and an emergency veterinarian. She joined Midwest Animal Emergency Hospital in December of 2006, and has been enjoying the experience of treating dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Dr. Wilson shares her life with her dog Alexander and in her spare time she loves to travel. Her motto is: There is a whole world out there just waiting for me to explore!!!