07/23/2025
📢⭐ DVM Spotlight: Dr. Diana Capozzi! 📢⭐
Dr. Diana Capozzi brings a dynamic blend of curiosity, compassion, and clinical expertise to the world of emergency veterinary medicine. A proud graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in U.S. History, Dr. Capozzi went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University.
Her career began in the rainy Pacific Northwest, but after a few years in Seattle, she returned to her sunny roots in Arizona. Eventually, wanderlust took over, leading her to travel the world before settling in New Hampshire. There, she fell in love with the changing seasons - and with a great guy - and decided to make the Upper Valley her forever home.
Dr. Capozzi thrives in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine. She’s drawn to the challenge of solving complex medical puzzles and creating thoughtful treatment plans for pets in crisis. “ER can be really hard,” she says, “but I’m constantly reminded that pets are incredibly resilient. Watching them overcome serious illness or injury never gets old.”
At SAVES, Dr. Capozzi values the tight-knit, dedicated team. “It’s a small but mighty group, and everyone truly cares about the work we do.”
One of her most memorable cases didn’t happen in a clinic at all; it was at an eco-lodge in Mindo, Ecuador. When the lodge owners mentioned their dog’s drooling and bad breath, Dr. Capozzi discovered and removed a stick lodged across the dog’s molars using a pair of pliers. The dog was instantly relieved, and she was rewarded with free meals and local hero status.
Her professional interests include surgery, wound care, and pain management. She’s currently working toward applying for board certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Capozzi finds peace in her vegetable and flower garden and recently took up skiing, finally giving her a reason to look forward to winter. She’s also an avid potter and recently set up a home studio, much to the delight (and mug collection) of her friends.
Dr. Capozzi shares her life with her partner, Dave, a recent nursing school graduate working at the VA, and their energetic and imaginative 4½-year-old son, Derek. Her favorite animal? Cats, without hesitation.
Living and working in the Upper Valley feels like the perfect fit. “It’s a close-knit community with so much to offer - art, food, outdoor adventures. It’s the ideal place to raise a family. I’m tickled that Derek will get to go to school right across the street from SAVES!"
