Dr. Chris Lutton was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After high school, he went on to the University of Missouri in Columbia for his undergraduate degree and veterinary school. He spent the following four years in Kansas City working for a general practice and a rescue organization, developing his surgical skills, which is one of his favorite parts of practicing veterinary medicine. Though he thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Midwest, the Pacific Northwest was calling his name, and he decided to start a new adventure in Seattle. While not at work, he loves to play ice hockey, travel, and spend time outdoors with his two English Setters, Bailey, and Wendell [citation].