Dr. Casey Siljestrom is a Sarasota native with lifelong ties to Southgate Animal Hospital. Growing up, she attended Pine View School and brought her family dogs to Southgate for care. During her late high school years, Dr. Siljestrom faced a rare pediatric bone cancer diagnosis and underwent a year of chemotherapy and surgery. Her remarkable recovery strengthened her resilience and inspired her commitment to helping others through medicine.

She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Florida State University, where she also met and married her husband, before continuing her education at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2016, she graduated with both a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Master of Public Health. Since returning to Sarasota, Dr. Siljestrom has completed a postdoctoral degree in Small Animal Surgery and expanded her practice to include exotic pets and small livestock, such as poultry. She is passionate about serving her community by providing compassionate, high-quality care to animals of all shapes and sizes.

At home, she and her husband are raising three children alongside two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a tarantula. In her free time, Dr. Siljestrom enjoys gardening and crafting.