Dr. Lauren Thielen is an American Veterinarian and a reality TV actor popular for “Dr. Ks exotic animal ER,“ a TV show on Nat Geo Wild Network. She finds herself close to animals as helping them is part of her job, and also she is surrounded by pets at home. She has several pets including American short-hair cat named Theo, bronze-winged Pionus parrot named Evie, and two rabbits- Penelope and Benjamin.
Dr. Thielen works at Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital in Deerfield Beach, FL where she performs routine as well as urgent treatment procedure on ill and suffering exotic animals. She also finds herself helping pets beyond the walls of clinic rooms as she teaches pet owners how to care for them at home properly.
Veterinary doctor Lauren Thielen
Read below to know more about Dr. Lauren Thielen including her professional as well personal life aspects.
Dr. Lauren Thielen Career and progression
This pet health practitioner is passionate about exotic animals hence she followed by learning from one of the top exotic vet doctor Susan Kelleher. She did a year (2013-2014) internship with Dr. Kelleher in exotic animal medicine field at Broward Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital.
She became a board certified Avian specialist after having 2-year (2014-2016) Avian residency at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills, New York.
After that, she returned to Dr. Kelleher in Deerfield Beach, FL where she has been working at Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital as an Avian and exotic care veterinarian.
Dr. Thielen also makes into the TV show, she features alongside Dr. Susan Kelleher as the cast of Nat Geo Wild TV show “Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER.” The show follows Dr. Kelleher and her veterinary staffs at the clinic as their day to day routine as well as urgent treatment procedures on animals like rabbits, ferrets, foxes, fish, birds, reptiles, marsupials, and even primates is documented. The show first premiered on October 11, 2014.
Dr. Lauren Thielen and Dr. Susan Kelleher(L)
In addition to having loads of experience in treating exotic animals, Dr. Thielen has collected knowledge through field research of Avian creature particularly Macaws. She conducted field research on Macaws in the heart of the Amazon rainforest at the Tambopata Research Center in Peru. To do so, she even had to climb 100-foot trees to enter the nests of macaw pairs to examine their chicks, collect data, and provide veterinary care, as needed.
Dr. Thielen serves as the Marketing Chair for the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. She is also a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Lauren Thielen education, where she attended high school and college?
Having born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, she attended a local school for her primary education. She later attended high school in Fossil Ridge and graduated as the class of 2005.
She went on to attend college in Midwestern State University in, Wichita Falls, Texas where she completed Bachelor of Science with major Biology (class of 2009).
As for her DVM degree, she got from veterinary school at Texas A&M University, graduating in 2013.
Dr. Lauren Thielen Personal life: Married or Single?
We do not have any reliable source to confirm if she is currently married or single. However, in past, she was in a relationship with a man named Sean Samaniego. After dating him for some time, the couple had a breakup. Sean has moved with a new girl while Dr. Thielen has not bothered to share her current relationship status.
Dr. Lauren Thielen Wiki/Bio, Age
Dr. Lauren Thielen was born in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S on August 3, 1987, and she is 30 years of age. Her family ties make her of Caucasian origin
Hi, I actually don’t have a comment but I do have a question he is dr. Lauren thielen related to Minnesota Vikings Adam thielen?
I just adore Dr. Thielen! Is there any way she would look at my Yorkie?
They do not look at dogs or cats only exotic pets. They say so all the time. The only dog do k sees is her dad’s dog. She said she does not even do medical care for her own dogs
I think dr. t is the same
Dr. Lauren Thielen is so amazing. Not only is she very beautiful but she is so intelligent and kind to everyone she meets. She is just an impressive human being.
Just think you are doing a great job! Enjoy watching your show. Keep up the good work!
whatever happen to tom. I thought he was cute. what’s his story?
Him and DR. T are not listed as staff on their vet hospital website
I have watched your show love. The way you guys talk to the animals with such caring love in. You .I. Lauren your voice is filled with happiness ,love & life you are such fun to watch. You guys make a great team. My husband and I have 2 ferrets and 3 chihuahuas. We have 29 years of being ferret parents. Never been without ferrets never want to .people say I am a ferret whisperer. I would have to say so too. Thank God for all of you guys. All. The animals thank you also. GOD BLESS YOU LOTS OF LOVE MIKE & CHYRIESE.
Dr. Thielen, I just love your show on TV and am almost addicted to it .
My maiden name is Tielen ( without the H ) so I surmise that you are of Dutch descent !!!!
Which is something to be proud of !
Love the show and Dr T. Is HOT!!
My Husband & I Love & enjoy watching Dr. Not only is she a beautiful young lady, she has a personality as big as her love for animals! We are so impressed with her taking interest in her research in the Amazon & in Peru studying & the collection of new data about birds especially, (MaCalls).
We see Dr. T becoming one of the best Veterinarian in the country, along with Dr. K who took her under her wings, allowing her to do her internship there and learning how to diagnose and treat many various types of animals & critters.
I must mention, Dr. T has a wonderful TV personality and there’s no doubt she will be quite successful in her very own practice & TV series.
Thanks For Allowing The Comments, Which Are Kind & Interesting
Steven & Melinda
What ring does Dr Thielenwear on her right hand? A class ring from Texas A and M?
Love Dr Susan K and her entire staff – especially how she mentored Dr Lauren T
to thrive to where she is now… back home in Texas. Dr K is theeeee favorite show in our home!!!