Melissa Kennedy
Board Certification
- American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (Microbiology)(ACVM) - 1995
Education
- Residency in Microbiology, University of Tennessee, 1993
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Tennessee, 1991
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Tennessee, 1983
Current Professional Activities
- Assistant Professor, Department of Comparative Medicine, UTCVM Comparative Medicine
Past Professional Activities
- Private practice for 5 years, Small Animal
Marital Status
Children
- Just the four-legged kind!
Pets
- Katie, Doberman Pinscher
Rest are all mixed breed rescues:
- Bubba, wandered up 10 years ago
- Marta, a Wal Mart rescue
- Haley, an escapee
- Emma, another wanderer
- Jake, was trying to merge onto the highway
- Scooter, our newest, literally dumped in the back yard
Bushes around the back yard help to obscure the crowd!
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Playing with pups!
Favorite Quote
- Eat your dragons a bite at a time - my Mom
What I like Most About VIN
- The opportunity to interact with veterinarians on the "front lines" , to gain insight into their concerns and questions, as well as to learn from their experience and expertise.