Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Christopher R. McKinney is an associate veterinarian at Cats & Critters Veterinary Hospital and East River Veterinary Hospital. Dr. McKinney graduated cum laude from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 2004. He attended the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine from 2006 to 2010, where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After two years in practice Dr. McKinney attended Tufts University, where he received his Master of Science in Conservation Medicine in 2013. Most recently he worked at a small veterinary practice in the greater Buffalo area. In addition to his experience as a veterinarian, he started working in the veterinary field in 2004 as a veterinary assistant. Dr. McKinney has volunteered at the Buffalo Zoo, Tufts University Wildlife Clinic and completed an internship at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a wildlife intern in 2013. He seeks to enhance human-animal relationships and provide compassionate care for all patients. His professional interests include exotic animals, wildlife and internal medicine. He is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. McKinney shares his home with his wife, Elizabeth, and four cats; Max, Jawa, Viggo and Vlad. In his spare time, he likes to read, hike and play computer games.
