Allison Ruhde
About Allison Ruhde
Allison Ruhde is a Rhesus Manager and Colony Veterinarian with over a decade of experience in laboratory animal medicine, specializing in non-human primate medicine and behavioral health. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently works at Inotiv in Alice, Texas.
Work at Inotiv
Allison Ruhde has been employed at Inotiv since 2019. She initially served as a Clinical Veterinarian and has since taken on the role of Rhesus Manager and Colony Vet in 2021. Her work is based in Alice, Texas, where she focuses on the health and management of research animals, particularly non-human primates. In her current position, she emphasizes the psychological well-being of these animals, contributing to improved care standards within the research environment.
Education and Expertise
Allison Ruhde holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education with a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Veterinary Medicine at the Tulane National Primate Research Center from 2015 to 2017. Ruhde has over a decade of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine, specializing in non-human primate medicine and behavioral health.
Background
Allison Ruhde began her career as a Research Assistant at Covance from 2007 to 2011 in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Following this role, she transitioned to Covance Research Products, where she worked as a Clinical Veterinarian from 2017 to 2019 in Alice, Texas. Her extensive background in laboratory animal medicine has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage and care for research animals effectively.
Achievements
Allison Ruhde is in the process of becoming an ACLAM Board Certified Veterinarian, reflecting her commitment to further specialization in laboratory animal medicine. Her focus on improving the psychological well-being of research animals, particularly non-human primates, showcases her dedication to advancing animal welfare standards in research settings.