Dr. Taylor Belusic earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Arizona. Before veterinary school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University (go Noles!), where she earned a degree in Biology and solidified her fascination with animal biology and the natural world.

Originally from South Florida, Dr. Belusic grew up surrounded by incredible wildlife, both native and (thanks to Florida) plenty of invasive species too. This has helped prepare her for just about anything that might walk, hop, crawl, or slither through the clinic doors! Her early experiences fueled a lifelong passion for exotic animals, conservation, and aquatic ecosystems — with alligators ranking as her absolute favorite.
Throughout vet school, Dr. Belusic sought out every opportunity to work with non-traditional species. She spent much of her clinical training shadowing at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital, where she gained hands-on experience with a wide variety of exotic cases, from tortoises to macaws to axolotls.

Those experiences ultimately brought her back to AZEAH, where she is now completing a year-long internship focused on exotic animal medicine and surgery. She particularly enjoys tackling reptile and wildlife cases and has a special interest in fish medicine, finding it rewarding to help clients care for such a diverse array of species.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Belusic loves watching classic movies, exploring Arizona’s beautiful landscapes, and spending time with her beloved dog, Tuna. When she’s back home in Florida, you’ll often find her fishing or out “herping” — searching for reptiles and amphibians — hobbies that perfectly reflect her lifelong love for wildlife (especially alligators).