Bio
Dr. Kristin Higgins earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she received advanced training in emergency, internal medicine, surgery, and specialty patient care.
Dr. Higgins developed a strong interest in comparative ophthalmology during her veterinary training and has contributed to research in exotic animal ophthalmology. She is excited to continue advancing her clinical and surgical skills through specialty training in veterinary ophthalmology while providing compassionate, individualized care to her patients and clients.
Outside of work, Dr. Higgins enjoys traveling, paddleboarding, spending time outdoors, staying active, and spending time with family, friends, and her cat.