About

Dr. Sommer understands that coping with a beloved pet’s cancer diagnosis can be very difficult. She strives to help her clients navigate their pet’s cancer journey with compassion and understanding while providing the best available care and treatment. Recommended treatment options are individualized based on the pet and their family’s goals and may include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, pain management, or palliative care. Dr. Sommer and her team will help you decide which treatment is best for your pet and family.

Dr. Sommer is experienced in all aspects of medical oncology with particular interest in lymphoma, osteosarcoma, and bladder cancer. She has specific expertise in bladder cancer given her clinical training and research at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s renowned Canine Bladder Cancer Clinic.

Published Articles:

• Basal and Luminal Molecular Subtypes in Naturally-Occurring Canine Urothelial Carcinoma are Associated with Tumor Immune Signatures and Dog Breed.

  Bladder Cancer

  , (2021) 317-333.

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• Naturally-Occurring Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma in Dogs, a Unique Model to Drive Advances in Managing Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer in Humans.

  Frontiers in Oncology

  , Frontiers Media S.A., 21 Jan. 2020,

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• Naturally-Occurring Canine Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma: A Model for Emerging Therapies.

  Bladder Cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

  , IOS Press, 26 Apr. 2018,

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• Lingual mast cell tumour in a cat,

  Veterinary Record Case Reports

  , 04 October 2016,

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Education

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine | Master of Science, Clinical and Translational Research

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine | Medical Oncology Residency

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine | Board Certified in Veterinary Medical Oncology