Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Kristen Hendrickson is a Nashville native whose drive and compassion for animals began at a very young age. Since the age of three, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Middle Tennessee State University, completing her Bachelor's in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. (Hail State!!!) Dr. Hendrickson's professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and exotic pets. In vet school, she was published by Mississippi State after writing a paper on Tarantula Emergency Medicine. She has two pets - a dog named Farrah and a Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula named Rosie. She considers herself an "extreme couponer," loves craft projects and painting, and enjoys anything outdoors. Her goal is to provide the best care for her patients while living her lifelong dream.
