Alice Chirn, BVetMed, MA, DACVIM (Cardiology) Dept. of Cardiology

Dr. Alice Chirn is a board-certified cardiologist with an interest in interventional cardiology. She grew up in the suburbs of Boston, MA, where she completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in molecular biology and genetics at Boston University. Her interest in veterinary medicine began following a summer internship at the Taipei Zoo in Taiwan.

She earned her veterinary degree in London, UK, at the Royal Veterinary College, where she first developed an interest in cardiology. Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston and a specialty internship in cardiology at VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center in Los Angeles. She then returned to Boston to complete a cardiology residency at Angell Animal Medical Center, after which she achieved her ACVIM board certification.

Her clinical interests include pericardial disease, cardiac emergencies, interventional cardiology, and chronic heart failure management.

Outside of work, Dr. Chirn enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, bouldering, and spending time with her greyhound, Thomas, and her black Lab, Niko. An avid traveler, you’ll often find her at her favorite café, drinking too many cups of coffee and planning her next big adventure.