Dr. Lien d’Hespeel has known that being a veterinarian was her calling for as long as she can remember. Her love of animals began as a young child born in Belgium and continued as she was raised in Sarasota, Florida, growing up riding horses and begging her parents for pets.

She began exploring the veterinary field by working in a neurology clinic in Sarasota while completing her Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences with a Minor in Business at the University of Florida in 2007. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2011, also at the University of Florida.

Dr. Lien’s hobbies and interests include traveling, dancing Argentine Tango, boating, going to the beach, horseback riding, arts/design, culture, cuisine, and music. She enjoys spending time with her husband, James, his daughter, their two dogs—Remy and Roux—and their three domestic shorthair cats: Stella, Black Betty, and Scout.

Dr. Lien has loved being a part of Animal Oasis Vet Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian since June 6, 2011, and stepped into the role of Managing DVM in February 2024. She looks forward to many more years serving her patients and this community.