Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Kathryn Crandall
I was born in Miami, Florida, and moved to Conyers, Georgia in the suburbs of Atlanta at age 9. I have always loved animals—I volunteered at Zoo Atlanta during my high school years and have worked at a veterinary clinic since the age of 14—but it wasn’t until my junior year of college that I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Berry College in Georgia, earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry. I then earned my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, surrounded by the beauty of the Cumberland Gap National Park.
I’ve enjoyed working as a general practice veterinarian, facilitating effective multimodal pain and nutritional management for my patients. I enjoy caring for all animals, but I’m especially fond of felines. One of the most meaningful parts of being a veterinarian is promoting the care and wellbeing of furry family members and fostering the human-animal bond.
I also enjoy being able to assess a pet’s quality of life to ensure they are living comfortably without undue pain or suffering and counseling families to help them provide the best care for their pet. When the time to cross the rainbow bridge arrives, I feel privileged to be able to help pets cross over with dignity and peace while supporting families through a difficult time.
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, gardening, kayaking, scuba diving, and bike riding. I am an avid reader and also enjoy curling up with my fur babies for a cozy evening of watching movies or Netflix.
About Dr. Jenn Nehring
My childhood was spent in the California Bay Area and Knoxville, Tennessee, where my father worked as a scientist at national laboratories. Both regions feature beautiful forests and water for swimming and boating, and I have always enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking or biking.
I earned dual undergraduate degrees in chemistry—following in my father’s footsteps—and legal studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle.
I grew up with several cats and dogs, and I volunteered with a large animal shelter during graduate school. I initially worked with the animal advocacy department, and then moved into the shelter’s veterinary clinic and wildlife hospital. I enjoyed being able to help animals heal and have a better life, and the experience ignited my passion for veterinary medicine. I soon went back to school to earn my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. I love that being a veterinarian is a way that I can use my science background to help animals.
I most enjoy practicing in underserved areas, where I can fulfill unmet needs. Palliative and geriatric care are traditionally underserved, but their roles are thankfully increasing. I have become certified in companion animal pain management and hospice and palliative care.
I have lost several pets over the years, and have experienced euthanasia under a variety of circumstances. The most comfortable experiences have been when my pets could be at home with family and receive palliative care until the end. I think the opportunity for this comfortable end-of-life option should be more widely available, and I enjoy being able to provide this service for families and their pets.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking at the parks and trails around the area where we now live in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia and South Carolina. I also enjoy spending time with my devoted husband, two fabulous children, and several interesting cats.
About Dr. Kathryn Crandall
I was born in Miami, Florida, and moved to Conyers, Georgia in the suburbs of Atlanta at age 9. I have always loved animals—I volunteered at Zoo Atlanta during my high school years and have worked at a veterinary clinic since the age of 14—but it wasn’t until my junior year of college that I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Berry College in Georgia, earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry. I then earned my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, surrounded by the beauty of the Cumberland Gap National Park.
I’ve enjoyed working as a general practice veterinarian, facilitating effective multimodal pain and nutritional management for my patients. I enjoy caring for all animals, but I’m especially fond of felines. One of the most meaningful parts of being a veterinarian is promoting the care and wellbeing of furry family members and fostering the human-animal bond.
I also enjoy being able to assess a pet’s quality of life to ensure they are living comfortably without undue pain or suffering and counseling families to help them provide the best care for their pet. When the time to cross the rainbow bridge arrives, I feel privileged to be able to help pets cross over with dignity and peace while supporting families through a difficult time.
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, gardening, kayaking, scuba diving, and bike riding. I am an avid reader and also enjoy curling up with my fur babies for a cozy evening of watching movies or Netflix.
About Dr. Jenn Nehring
My childhood was spent in the California Bay Area and Knoxville, Tennessee, where my father worked as a scientist at national laboratories. Both regions feature beautiful forests and water for swimming and boating, and I have always enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking or biking.
I earned dual undergraduate degrees in chemistry—following in my father’s footsteps—and legal studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle.
I grew up with several cats and dogs, and I volunteered with a large animal shelter during graduate school. I initially worked with the animal advocacy department, and then moved into the shelter’s veterinary clinic and wildlife hospital. I enjoyed being able to help animals heal and have a better life, and the experience ignited my passion for veterinary medicine. I soon went back to school to earn my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. I love that being a veterinarian is a way that I can use my science background to help animals.
I most enjoy practicing in underserved areas, where I can fulfill unmet needs. Palliative and geriatric care are traditionally underserved, but their roles are thankfully increasing. I have become certified in companion animal pain management and hospice and palliative care.
I have lost several pets over the years, and have experienced euthanasia under a variety of circumstances. The most comfortable experiences have been when my pets could be at home with family and receive palliative care until the end. I think the opportunity for this comfortable end-of-life option should be more widely available, and I enjoy being able to provide this service for families and their pets.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking at the parks and trails around the area where we now live in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia and South Carolina. I also enjoy spending time with my devoted husband, two fabulous children, and several interesting cats.
About Dr. Kathryn Crandall
I was born in Miami, Florida, and moved to Conyers, Georgia in the suburbs of Atlanta at age 9. I have always loved animals—I volunteered at Zoo Atlanta during my high school years and have worked at a veterinary clinic since the age of 14—but it wasn’t until my junior year of college that I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Berry College in Georgia, earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry. I then earned my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, surrounded by the beauty of the Cumberland Gap National Park.
I’ve enjoyed working as a general practice veterinarian, facilitating effective multimodal pain and nutritional management for my patients. I enjoy caring for all animals, but I’m especially fond of felines. One of the most meaningful parts of being a veterinarian is promoting the care and wellbeing of furry family members and fostering the human-animal bond.
I also enjoy being able to assess a pet’s quality of life to ensure they are living comfortably without undue pain or suffering and counseling families to help them provide the best care for their pet. When the time to cross the rainbow bridge arrives, I feel privileged to be able to help pets cross over with dignity and peace while supporting families through a difficult time.
When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, gardening, kayaking, scuba diving, and bike riding. I am an avid reader and also enjoy curling up with my fur babies for a cozy evening of watching movies or Netflix.