Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Caroline Washington is an Associate Veterinarian and Barrington Animal Hospital. She joined the team in March of 2016.An Illinois native, Dr. Washington first knew she wanted to become a veterinarian when her childhood dog, Coco, was diagnosed with a heart murmur. "This event triggered a desire to learn more about veterinary medicine," she says. "Thankfully with close monitoring, Coco lived a long and full life."After graduating high school Dr. Washington attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Animal Sciences/Pre-Vet for her undergraduate degree. She stayed at the University of Illinois to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She is a member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Washingtons professional interests include dentistry, public health and infectious diseases.Caring for pets both young and old and being a resource for the community to provide health care for pets and their people is the most satisfying thing about being a veterinarian," says Dr. Washington.At home, Dr. Washington has an Irish setter named Red and a cat named Bear. She enjoys cooking, baking and watching movies and spending time with her husband and daughter in her free time.
