Marissa Ruppel, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Marissa Ruppel grew up in New York and received her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University in 2015. She followed graduation with a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota. In 2019, she completed a three-year residency in medical oncology at UC Davis, and she has been practicing as a board-certified oncologist in the Bay Area ever since.
Marissa enjoys all aspects of managing complex cancer cases, and she emphasizes the human-animal bond when helping families navigate through the various treatment options for their pets. Her top priority is to ensure that every patient has a great quality of life, regardless of their treatment path, so they can live their fullest and happiest lives!
She lives in Marin with her husband Kyle (also a veterinarian), Labrador retriever (Bailey) and two cats (Mowgli and Albus). In her free time she enjoys hiking, live music, and being outdoors as much as possible!
