Dr. Cris Hartnett grew up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her family and numerous pets. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated with honors in May, 2014. She is also accredited by the USDA. Dr. Cris directed her studies in small animals (dogs and cats) and has a special interest in exotic pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, birds, ferrets, etc.). Her professional small animal interests include surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, cardiology, and ophthalmology. She also provides house call services for interested clients. Dr. Cris received her Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she graduated cum laude, majored in Ecology, Evolution, and Organism Biology, and minored in Studio Art (ceramics). Dr. Cris was president of the Zoological, Exotics, Avian and Wildlife Club, treasurer of the Shelter Medicine Club, and an active member of multiple other associations during veterinary school. She also completed the National Veterinary Business Management Association certificate program in 2013. Prior to earning her DVM degree, she worked as a veterinary technician and assistant for several hospitals in the Twin Cities and California. She is a member of the Phi Zeta Kappa (National Veterinary Honors Society), the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Cris has four rescued pets, including a black polydactyl cat (Stanley), a mixed-breed dog (Hanna), one of her puppies (Wiegler), and a Ball Python (Walnut). She has a long history of caring for a multitude of other pets, including exotics, during her career as a veterinarian, veterinary technician, house-sitter, and daughter of a veterinarian. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Cris enjoys time spent with her husband (John), daughters (Josephine and Madelyn), son (Emmett), and two stepdaughters (Cameron and Olivia). She has traveled extensively in South America, Australia, and the United States and continues to explore her love for traveling by attending veterinary conferences all around the world and vacationing with her family. She also spends her free time doing yoga, biking, working with clay, hiking, skiing, and camping [citation].