Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Zimmerman developed her love for animals while growing up in New Jersey.Veterinarian Dr. Kristi Zimmerman from Best Friends Animal Hospital Manchester NHAs a child she had a variety of pets including goats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and of course, cats and dogs. At the age of 5, she had already decided to become a veterinarian.Prior to veterinary school, she attended the University of Maryland at College Park for graduate coursework and interesting research internships at the National Institutes of Health. She attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine from 1991-1995.A one year internship at the San Diego Zoo after graduation led her west, but she returned to New Hampshire in 1996. During the many years that she has practiced in NH, she has gained valuable medical, surgical and management experience at a number of local veterinary hospitals.Dr. Zimmerman is a member of several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.Veterinarian Dr. Kristi Zimmerman from Best Friends Animal Hospital Manchester NHWhen not at the hospital, Dr. Zimmerman enjoys hiking, kayaking, antiquing, gardening and working out with her husband Larry and dogs Zurich and Jett. They are fortunate that Merlin the cat allows them to live on his property and that he shares the barn with Ramsey, Kristi's Morgan horse. Life is good
