Alicen Tracey, DVM
Dr. Alicen Tracey is a dedicated veterinarian whose love for animal care ignited at the tender age of four in her home state of Minnesota. From that early age, she aspired to be a ‘pediatrician for pets,’ a dream she has passionately pursued throughout her career. Dr. Alicen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from St. Cloud State University before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Iowa State University. Since graduating in 2019, she has been proud to be a member of the team at Den Herder Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Alicen is committed to a compassionate, individualized approach to veterinary medicine, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each family and their pets. She loves that her work as a general practitioner encompasses a broad range of areas including surgery, urgent care, cardiology, and preventative medicine. One of her favorite aspects of the job is the strong relationships she builds with pets and their owners. While she has a particular passion for geriatric care, especially hospice and end-of-life support, she finds joy in facilitating medical care for pets throughout all stages of their life. In fact, Dr. Alicen is known to shed tears of joy when meeting new puppies or kittens at their first visits.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Alicen has been an active contributor to the veterinary community. She has served on the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) board, written and edited articles for Paw Print magazine and the Daily Paws website, and volunteers at the Rustic Hollow Cat Sanctuary. Her personal interests include traveling, hiking, yoga, crafts, party-planning, decorating, board games, and musicals.
Dr. Alicen has been happily married to her high school sweetheart, Jacob, since 2017. Together, they share their home with five cherished pets: Coda, a spirited Husky-Pointer mix; Eileen, a ‘princess’ three-legged cat; Jefferson, a jovial Old English Sheepdog; Weasley, a playful orange kitten; and Louise, a resilient three-legged dog.
