Dr. Biancalana

Dr. Andrea Biancalana joined Southview Animal Hospital in 2026 after relocating from her hometown of Chicago, Illinois.

Between earning her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and her move to Minnesota, Dr. Biancalana practiced both exotic companion and small animal medicine in the Chicagoland area.

During veterinary school, Dr. Biancalana volunteered at the Dane County Wildlife Center, conducted breast cancer research, and completed externships at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Belize Zoo, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago. She is also a member of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV).

Dr. Biancalana’s favorite aspects of veterinary medicine include exotic animal care and husbandry, soft tissue surgery, and creating strong and trusting relationships with her patients and their families. She loves to work with turtles/tortoises and cats the most!

In her free time, Dr. Biancalana enjoys playing volleyball, going to concerts, trying new recipes, traveling with her partner Alex, and taking care of her two cats, Fred and George.