Dr. Colleen Kennedy is an Emergency Veterinarian with a strong background in acute care and critical stabilization. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship at NVS, where she further developed her skills in emergency medicine. Dr. Kennedy is also RECOVER CPR certified, reflecting her commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based emergency care.

Dr. Kennedy was drawn to veterinary medicine through her love of fast-paced, dynamic environments, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Emergency medicine became a natural fit, offering the variety, urgency, and hands-on problem-solving she finds most rewarding.

Her clinical interests include managing toxicities, treating urethral obstructions, performing blood transfusions, and stabilizing critically ill patients. Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Kennedy spent four years working as a certified veterinary technician in emergency medicine, giving her a deep appreciation for teamwork and the full spectrum of emergency patient care.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Kennedy shares her home with her fiancé, Reed, their dog, Fievel, and two cats, Jobu and Squints. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cross stitching, and exploring local walking trails with Fievel.