Veterinarian Overview
Dr. York grew up in Cleveland, Ohio as one of six children. Once shed decided on veterinary medicine and was prepared to apply to vet school, Dr. York realized she wanted to get out of snowy Ohio and head south. She moved to Georgia, close to where her parents lived, and attended veterinary school there to receive her DVM degree. After working as an Associate Veterinarian for four years in Lavonia, Georgia, Dr. York bought Blue Ridge Animal Hospital from its previous owner in 1991.As a veterinarian, Dr. York holds particular interest in internal medicine, endocrinology, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery. She also enjoys running her own business and making crucial decisions for the practice.Lori even met her husband through the veterinary profession. At her first job out of vet school, he was a receptionist and technician at the small practice Dr. York joined. Their first date involved a farm call in which they chased a cow through the dark woods!Together, Dr. York and her husband have several pets. The largest are three Great Danes named Gibbs, Bella, and Sara Lee. They also have Rusty, a rescued Border collie, Chester the cat, and two sister kittens, Rosa and Rita.Dr. York says she doesnt have a lot of time for hobbies between work and family, but when she does get a chance, she loves to read and do crafts. Shes also very active in her church, and has even completed 10 mission trips to Honduras, treating animals in need and helping out in orphanages!
