Darla Ingerson, DVM

Veterinarian

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Dr. Darla Ingerson, DVM, is a veterinarian who has been with Banfield since 2020. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ingerson is passionate about advocating for pets' health, happiness, and dignity every day through compassionate care, education, and a strong commitment to providing safe and loving lives for animals. Her professional interests include an integrative approach to patient care, surgery, and supporting the human-animal bond. Dr. Ingerson believes in combining medical expertise with empathy to deliver the best outcomes for her patients and their families. Outside of work, Dr. Ingerson enjoys a wide range of hobbies including kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling, reading, crafting, home improvements, and automotive repair and restoration. She shares her home with a diverse group of pets, including two dogs, eight cats, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and several pond koi.

About Dr. Darla Ingerson

Associations & certifications

Fear Free Certified; Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner; AVMA

Board-certified specialties

No

Education

United States Merchant Marine Academy, Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management; Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; Chi University, Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Licensed in

Virgina

Years in practice

2020 - 2026

Pronouns

She / her

Language fluency

English

Personal interests

Kayaking, scuba diving/snorkeling, reading, crafting, home improvements, and automotive repair/restoration

Pets

2 dogs, 8 cats, 1 guinea pig, 1 bearded dragon, and several pond koi