Kate always knew she’d be a vet as a child, thanks in part to her grandmother reading her Dr. Doolittle stories. She’s passionate about animals both in and out of the clinic and has a seven-year-old Golden Retriever named Kylie that she adopted during her first year of veterinary school. Originally from Memphis, TN, this self-professed coffee addict, enjoys spending her spare time with her husband, hiking, kayaking, and learning to play the guitar [citation].