Dr. Harue Takizawa was born and raised in Japan, where she earned her veterinary degree from the University of Tokyo before completing the PAVE certification at Oklahoma State University to become licensed in the United States. In 2025, she joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as a Surgery House Officer, where she is continuing to grow her passion for small animal surgery.   

Her love for animals started early, and she’s always known that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping them. Dr. Takizawa is excited to be honing her surgical skills through advanced training at GCVS.   

When she’s not in the hospital, you can find Dr. Takizawa soaking up the sun at the beach or pool, searching for the best local eats, or exploring new bakeries and coffee shops. She shares her home with two beloved pets, Hockley the cat and Ruby, a Rosy boa.