Dr. Katherine Shockley, DVM

Dr. Katie Shockley is a South Carolina native whose dreams of living out west near big mountains brought her to Spokane. Dr. Shockley has known from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian, and has continued to pursue that dream. She got her bachelor’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University (Go Tigers). After graduation, she went to vet school at Auburn University in Alabama. Dr. Shockley has worked in a small animal practice in SC for the last 3.5 years before moving to the Inland Northwest.

EDUCATION
Clemson University
Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine

SPECIAL INTERESTS
Dr. Shockley loves the challenges associated with soft tissue surgery. She loves the idea of being able to fix something or know what’s wrong with a pet through surgery. She also loves ultrasound and dermatology. She believes in furthering the human animal bond through keeping pets as healthy as possible with preventive medicine.

FUN FACTS
Dr. Shockley and her husband moved across the country to enjoy all the outdoor activities the west has to offer. They love backpacking, fly fishing, and skiing; they cannot wait to explore the mountains and rivers around Spokane. She has two dogs: Tilly, a former re-search beagle from Auburn, and Riggs, a duck hunting chocolate lab. She Is a huge College Football fan (Clemson), and will miss going to the games, but is excited about the next adventures here in Spokane.