Dr. LeClair grew up in Maine, where she got to experience a year which had four different seasons, and from an early age she had a curiosity about animals. From a very early age she knew how to reach carefully into wither boots to check for sleeping field mice who were nested inside before putting her boots on. There were also a number of dogs, cats, and other assorted animals in the family home.
From elementary school onward, her favorite place to be was the horse farm down the road. There she had many many great horses who taught her to work hard so she could handle and ride animals. She took on as much responsibility as she could. In elementary school, Dr. LeClair and her sister would ride the school bus after school to the horse farm so she could get there as fast as she could to learn from the trainers or to feed the horses dinner. She learned many lessons including how to ride fancy show ponies, how to hammer nails and not thumbs doing fence repairs, and even how to pull along her friends on sleds or skis behind a horse.
Her career inspiration was sparked the summer before she started high-school when the LeClair family met Toby, the beloved family horse. The very first month Toby was a part of the family he decided they would go to veterinary school. Toby went to college in more states than Dr. LeClair did, but, together they have been traveled many years and miles. He always has been regarded as one of the most quirky and unique animals in every state he is resided.
They both have made it many miles and years from their start. They attended the University of Maine where she received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and then went on to Western University of Health Science. During breaks, LeClair went back home to work at an Equine Hospital in New Hampshire, where she attained experience from veterinarians responsible for treating world-class athletes. She spent time practicing as an equine veterinarian in Southern California before transitioning to companion animal medicine, making her a very well-rounded clinician. Transitioning from equine to companion medicine gives her a very unique perspective to unique and intensive medical cases.
As an animal lover, Dr. LeClair is very passionate about evidence based medicine, and providing the best possible quality of animal care and she strives to build deep relationships with our pets and clients.
Dr. LeClair is excited to be at the Animal Doctors of Orange County and is proud to have the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine in a hospital that takes pride in its deep community connection as well as its longstanding tradition of excellence.
Ana loves cosplaying, making costumes, sewing, crocheting, playing D&D, hiking and baking. She loves making her own granola, oat milk, and low waste "hippy dippy stuff".
Ana loves being in the field not just cause of the pets but because she likes seeing how happy pets make people. She knows firsthand how much of a difference pets make in your life, so she prioritizes both owners and patients' happiness.
Outside of work I'm a huge family person, I love exploring new places we've never been and create wonderful memories.
