“I knew I wanted to work with animals, but it wasn’t until I took a job at an animal clinic as a kennel tech that I realized that was truly what I wanted to do. The idea of having a career that allowed me to work with animals and nurture the human-animal bond at the same time was exactly what I’d been looking for.”
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Dr. Washington has a therapy dog named Jax and a cat named Axle
Birmingham, AL
I’ve always loved animals and found the human animal bond fascinating. I knew I wanted to work with animals, but it wasn’t until I took a job at an animal clinic as a kennel tech that I realized that was truly what I wanted to do. The idea of having a career that allowed me to work with animals and nurture the human-animal bond at the same time was exactly what I’d been looking for.
So many things. Being a vet allows me to utilize so many different areas of science, from virology to immunology to nutrition to genetics and everything in between. Every day is something new and it’s like a puzzle that requires all the pieces to be put together. I also enjoy getting to help families nurture their bond with their pets, I get to be a part of their family and watch them grow.
Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alabama 2009
Bachelor of Science at the University of Alabama 2013
DVM at St. George’s University 2021
I love the diverseness. There are so many different areas of Memphis and each has something special to offer. There are so many great restaurants, art, culture, history, music. There’s literally something for everyone and so many different things to explore.
To be able to beat box!
