Dr. Alexis Kidd, DVM
Dr. Kidd graduated from the University of Florida in 2025 as valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. She's drawn to internal medicine, including diabetes and Cushing's disease, and she takes a slow, patient approach with nervous pets.
- UF College of Veterinary Medicine, 2025
- Fear Free Certified
- Published researcher
- Veterinary school
- University of Florida, 2025
- Practicing since
- 2025
- Languages
- English, and she understands Spanish well
- Favorite procedures
- Spays, neuters, and exploratory surgery
- Special interests
- Diabetes and Cushing's disease, skin and allergies, nervous pets
- Pets at home
- Mowgli and Baloo Bear (cats) and Benjamin Button (cattle dog mix)
- Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- Fun fact
- She's a triplet
Meet Dr. Kidd
Her story
Dr. Kidd dressed up as a veterinarian for Halloween every year from age 3 to 7. She grew up around horses and other animals, but she first chose broadcasting and placed second in the nation in a competition. Shadowing at a veterinary clinic in college brought her back to animals for good.
Her own pets shaped the kind of vet she became. One of her dachshunds had Cushing's disease, and another died from sago palm poisoning. Those experiences are why she works so hard to help families facing the same things.
She chose Flora for the team's commitment to advanced care and to continued learning, and because the staff felt like family. What she values most here is that no one rushes. Every case gets the team's full attention.
Areas of focus
Internal medicine
Diabetes, Cushing's disease, and high blood pressure
Skin and allergies
Itchy pets, recurring ear infections, and allergy care
Preventive care
Vaccines, parasite prevention, and wellness exams
Neurology
Including back and disc problems (IVDD)
Arthritis and pain
Keeping older pets comfortable and moving
Nervous pets
A patient, Fear Free approach to every visit
Surgery
Dr. Kidd performs spays and neuters, which she values for preventing problems like pyometra and some cancers. She also enjoys exploratory surgery, soft tissue surgery, and mass removals. In 2026 she completed the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance veterinarian training program and a small animal surgery course in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Education and training
- BSFlorida State University, summa cum laude, double major in biology and Spanish with a minor in chemistry
- 2024Externship in surgery and internal medicine at Capital Veterinary Specialists
- 2025Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida. Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA, the first woman and only the second student in the college's history to graduate with a 4.0. That record earned her the Highest Academic Excellence award from the dean of UF's College of Veterinary Medicine. She also earned a Certificate in Veterinary Business Management.
- 2026ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance veterinarian training program and a basic small animal surgery course in Fort Collins, Colorado
- OngoingFear Free Certified. Has attended VMX, the national veterinary conference in Orlando, nearly every year since 2021
Published research
- Lead author, “The Effect of Time of Antimicrobial Administration on the Outcome of Septic Dogs,” Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, November 2025
- Co-author, “Cholesterol Concentration Is Associated with Neither Prognosis nor Bacterial Infection Type in Septic Dogs,” Canadian Veterinary Journal, January 2025
How Dr. Kidd approaches care
Dr. Kidd treats every patient as if it were a member of her own family. She wants every client to feel heard, to have time to ask questions, and to leave understanding their pet's health. For her, great veterinary medicine means working as a team with the family, catching problems early, and building a thorough plan for each pet.
With nervous pets, she slows down and makes sure they never feel cornered. She works with the family on a plan for that pet, which may include anti-anxiety medication before visits.
“I do the work of veterinary medicine because I am passionate about advocating for patients who cannot speak for themselves, using my communication skills to educate owners and team members, empower owners to provide the best possible care, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.”Dr. Alexis Kidd
Questions pet owners ask about Dr. Kidd
Is Dr. Kidd a good fit for my nervous pet?
Dr. Kidd is Fear Free Certified. She takes visits slowly, makes sure your pet doesn't feel cornered, and works with you on a plan that may include anti-anxiety medication before the appointment.
Can Dr. Kidd help with my pet's diabetes or Cushing's disease?
Yes. Hormone diseases like diabetes and Cushing's are among the cases she most enjoys managing, and she cared for her own dachshund with Cushing's.
Why is my dog itching so much?
It's one of the questions Dr. Kidd hears most, and skin and allergy cases are a favorite of hers. Book an exam and she'll look for the cause and work out a plan with you.
Looking ahead
Dr. Kidd is building her skills in surgery, dentistry, and managing critical cases like diabetic ketoacidosis and high blood pressure. Over the next five years she plans to train in ultrasound and endoscopy, and she's interested in behavior and nutrition.
Outside the clinic
Dr. Kidd shares her home with two cats, Mowgli (her “first baby,” who is a little spicy) and sweet Baloo Bear, plus Benjamin Button, a young cattle dog mix and foster fail who is now her running partner. She's training for the New York City Marathon and loves the beach, true crime books, and skiing in Steamboat, Colorado. She's a triplet, and she'll never turn down a café con leche.
Book a visit with Dr. Kidd
Schedule online or call us at (407) 348-4840. We're open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
