Dr. Katie Cross first realized that she wanted to be a veterinarian at the young age of 6 years old. During her childhood, her love of animals grew as she helped her father, a wildlife biologist, recuperate orphaned or injured skunks, turtles, birds, and an assortment of other creatures. She later earned a Batchelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of Vermont, where she graduated summa cum laude. She then attended Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine. While at Tufts, Dr. Cross earned several academic excellence awards and was admitted to the prestigious Phi Zeta veterinary honor society.

Having lived in northern New England (Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire) all her life, Dr. Cross loves this area and made the natural decision to move back north after receiving her veterinary degree. She arrived at Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital in the spring on 2006.

Dr. Cross has special interests in pain management, animal behavior, dentistry and orthopedics. She has completed extensive training in canine physical rehabilitation (the application of physical therapy techniques to animals) and is actively working towards certification this year. She has also received special instruction in ultrasonography. Dr. Cross is currently a member of the American Veterinary Association, New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.

When she is not working, Dr. Cross enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, biking, and cooking. She shares her home with two adorable but mischievous kitties, Thai and Kenya.

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