Dr. Firey graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992, and moved to Vermont soon after. She practiced traditional veterinary medicine in a local clinic until 2002, and continues to be active in the veterinary community.
Dr. Firey is certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and Options for Animals in Wellsville, Kansas.
Dr. Firey is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. She received her training at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida.
Currently, Dr. Firey is taking coursework in Canine Rehabilitation and in Chinese Herbology. In the past, she has taken courses in nutrition, western herbology, and Bach Flower remedies. She is also a Level I Reiki practitioner.
Dr. Firey is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, and the Greater Burlington Veterinary Medical Association.
"We cannot do great things, only small things with much love." - Mother Teresa