Dr. Nikki Mallos is a native Michigander growing up in Kalamazoo.  She attended Michigan State University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in animal science after 3 years. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine degree at the University of Missouri, graduating in 2022. During her time there, she adopted a black cat, Mowgli, and a white cat named Q-tip. Dr. Mallos has special interests in soft tissue surgery and special imaging including radiology and ultrasonography. She enjoys spending her free time being outside whether that be hiking, camping, snowboarding, or spending time on the water.