Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Kari Lyon Kelly is a 2006 graduate of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (PennVet). Her path towards becoming a veterinarian began while growing up and working on horse farms in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She eventually received her Associates Degree in veterinary technology from Harcum College, followed by her B.S. in biology from West Chester University. After college, Dr. Kelly worked as a veterinary nurse at the University of Pennsylvanias world-renowned large animal hospital, the New Bolton Center, before pursuing her veterinary degree from PennVet in 2002. Following graduation, Dr. Kelly interned at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey. In 2008, in support of her husbands successful pursuit towards receiving his PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Maryland, Dr. Kelly moved to Easton, Maryland. As an Associate Veterinarian at a mixed animal veterinary practice in Easton, Dr. Kelly both refined her surgical skills and began to concentrate on small animals. After 5 wonderful years there, she and her husband decided to move to Florida to further pursue their professions.On a personal level, Dr. Kelly strongly believes in creating and maintaining an open, honest, and relaxed relationship with her clients. She states, Being able to socialize with my clients allows me to educate them in a relaxed manner about their pets healthcare.Dr. Kelly lives in Port St. Lucie with her husband, Chris, and two small daughters, Paige and Charlotte. They also share their home with a very cute, but very loud snorer, Torin the French Bulldog.
