Chris Franklin is originally from Georgetown, Kentucky. He attended Murray State University where he received a B.S. in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and minors in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Chris is a 2015 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an equine internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, he elected to make a career change and pursue practice in small animal medicine. He returned to Auburn, Alabama to be with his then fiancé. He worked as an associate at East University Veterinary Hospital for over 2 years before returning to Louisville, Kentucky to start a practice with his wife. Prior to the opening of Dogwood Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Chris did relief work for BluePearl Veterinary Partners and Mobile Veterinary Services. Dr. Chris’ main goal as a veterinarian is to make sure that all of his clients feel heard, understood, and cared for. He wants you to leave the exam room understanding his recommendations and feeling confident in his plan for your pet. In his free time, Dr. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, gardening, and doing Crossfit [citation].