Christina Kinkade, DVM, CHPV
Westford
Summary
Veterinarian with nearly 20 years of expertise in small animal care, specializing in both preventive wellness and end-of-life care. Demonstrates strong skills in vaccination, pain management, and compassionate communication, fostering trusting relationships with pet owners. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and quality of life through tailored treatment plans and innovative hospice care solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
PetIQ
Boston
01.2024 - Current
- Practice veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive wellness care and vaccination in small animals
- Communicate with pet owners regarding preventative wellness care and vaccination
- Review pet health history, examined animals, conducted heartworm or FELV/FIV tests, administered appropriate vaccinations and prescribed necessary heartworm/flea/tick preventions
Associate Veterinarian
Petco
Boston
01.2024 - Current
- Practice veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive wellness care and vaccination in small animals
- Communicate with pet owners regarding preventative wellness care and vaccination
- Review pet health history, examined animals, conducted heartworm or FELV/FIV tests, administered appropriate vaccinations and prescribed necessary heartworm/flea/tick preventions
Lead Veterinarian
Pet Loss At Home
Boston
01.2014 - Current
- Practice veterinary medicine in a mobile setting with emphasis on hospice/palliative and end of life care in small animals
- Relieve pet suffering by performing humane euthanasia in the comfort of home
- Compassionately communicate with pet owners regarding pet history, physical exam, diagnosis, prognosis, quality of life, and hospice/palliative and end of life care
- Treat an average of 60-80 patients per month
Associate Veterinarian
Good Neighbor Vet
Vancouver
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive wellness care and vaccination in small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding preventative wellness care and vaccination.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted heartworm or FELV/FIV tests, administered appropriate vaccinations and prescribed necessary heartworm/flea/tick preventions.
Associate Veterinarian
East Hills Animal Clinic
Clackamas
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records.
Associate Veterinarian
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Vancouver
04.2006 - 12.2007
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Basseterre, St. Kitts West IndiesBachelor of Arts - Biology
Felician College
Lodi, NJSkills
- Treatment Planning
- Animal Diagnostics
- Vaccination & Preventative Care
- Pain Management
- Euthanasia procedures
- Compassionate communication & education
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian
October 2019 IAAHPC
Licensure
Current Veterinary Licenses in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Current DEA License
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance License
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
PetIQ
01.2024 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Petco
01.2024 - Current
Lead Veterinarian
Pet Loss At Home
01.2014 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Good Neighbor Vet
04.2011 - 10.2013
Associate Veterinarian
East Hills Animal Clinic
04.2008 - 10.2010
Associate Veterinarian
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2007
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Felician College