06/24/2025
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Gassler back to The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor!
A Tampa native, Dr. Loren Gassler discovered her passion for animals early on while attending Busch Gardens camp each summer. That childhood enthusiasm led her to pursue a degree in Zoology from Auburn University, graduating in 2007, followed by her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2011.
During her final year of veterinary school, a month-long intensive course in feline medicine sparked a deep and lasting appreciation for cats, guiding her career from that point forward. She began her professional journey in a feline-only practice in San Antonio, Texas, before making her way back to Florida and joining The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor in 2015.
After several years in practice, Dr. Gassler spent time with Lap of Love, focusing on in-home hospice and end-of-life care—a chapter that deepened her empathy and connection with pet families. She is now thrilled to return to The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor, where she looks forward to continuing her work in feline-focused general practice.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Gassler enjoys cheering on the Bucs, Rays, and Lightning, and catching shows at The Straz Center. At home, she shares her life with four beloved cats—Dolce, Duncan, Cocoa, and Flash.
Ready to meet Dr. Gassler? Request your appointment below!
https://palmharborcats.com/
