Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, DVM

Dr. Whittenburg is a practicing veterinarian and owner of Kingsgate Animal Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. For over 16 years, she has dedicated her life to bettering those of pets and their owners, both in her practice and through her writing. From 2011 to 2013, she served as Program Director of the Vista College Veterinary Technology program, which she developed from scratch, including writing all curriculum and teaching. Since then, she's continued working as a veterinarian and freelance writer within the veterinary field.

Highlights

Over 16 years as a practicing veterinarian
Owner, Kingsgate Animal Hospital and former Program Director, Veterinary Technology, Vista College
Published medical writings in many publications such as The Bark, Pet News Daily, and Sound Dollar

Experience

Dr. Whittenburg has over 16 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian and five years of experience as a veterinary technician before she attended veterinary school. Once an equine-specific veterinarian, she now sees cats, dogs, and small exotic pets exclusively. Dr. Whittenburg has a special interest in feline medicine and surgery.

Education

Dr. Whittenburg received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed post-graduate training at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Expertise: Pets, Pet Health, Veterinary Medicine

Education: Texas Tech University, Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Title: Medical Writer and Veterinarian

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