Dr. Alexandra Gould graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College in Biology and Biochemistry (Phi Beta Kappa). She completed a rotating small animal internship at VCA Newark Animal Hospital in Delaware before completing her residency training with Drs. Kimberly Coyner in Lacey, WA and Ann Trimmer in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Gould is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology.

During her residency, she published an investigation of Staphylococcus bacteria species in pet grooming salons. She has also authored a textbook chapter on skin tumors and published research on foot papilloma masses in dogs. Dr. Gould has lectured at the 2022 AVMA conference in Philadelphia, as well as providing regular continuing education lectures for primary veterinarians at her practice in Seattle, WA. Her special interests include the management of immune-mediated skin diseases and allergies in dogs and cats. She enjoys dermatology practice for the opportunities it gives to collaborate with clients and primary veterinarians on improving the lives of patients and strengthening the bond between owners and their pets.