Dr. Gradle grew up in Naperville, IL before moving to Clermont, FL. She recently graduated from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. She started her career wanting to practice equine medicine before deciding to pursue smaller companion animals. Her favorite areas of interest are dermatology, gastroenterology, and acute/chronic pain management. Dr. Gradle has a special interest in fearful/anxious patients and developing protocols to give them the most comfortable visits possible. During her free time, she loves to go hiking, walking, and play obsessive amounts of fetch with her dog Milo. She also loves water activities, cooking, reading, horseback riding, and visiting Disney. She also enjoys traveling and has a goal of visiting every state and continent.