Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Dr. Patrick Odom completed his veterinary degree at The Ohio State University, followed by a rotating internship at NVS. He then pursued advanced specialty training through a three-year Emergency & Critical Care residency at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Odom’s passion for veterinary medicine grew from an early interest in human medicine and his experiences studying marine life and conservation in the Gulf of Mexico. These experiences solidified his appreciation for the interconnectedness of animals, people, and the environment, leading him to pursue a One Health–focused career in veterinary medicine.

He was drawn to Emergency & Critical Care because of the fast-paced diagnostic challenges, hands-on stabilization procedures, and the opportunity to make immediate, life-changing interventions for critically ill patients. Dr. Odom values being a calm and steady presence for families during some of their most difficult moments and finds immense reward in seeing patients recover and return home.

Dr. Odom’s clinical interests include mechanical ventilation and advanced oxygen therapy, shock and sepsis resuscitation, point-of-care ultrasound, coagulopathies and transfusion medicine, and acid-base and electrolyte disorders. During his residency, he was honored with the Munson Teaching Award, given annually to one doctor in recognition of exceptional mentorship and dedication to intern education.

At home, Dr. Odom shares his life with his dog, Percy, who often accompanies him to work and provides much-loved emotional support to the team. Outside the hospital, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and exploring Nashville’s food scene, and is currently working on improving his houseplant survival skills.

Dr. Odom is committed to combining advanced medical expertise with compassionate client communication to ensure that both patients and their families receive exceptional, empathetic care.