Chrissy Nichol, Staff Veterinarian

Dr. Chrissy Nichol is a southeastern Pennsylvania native and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Biology. While at Penn State, she spent much of her free time volunteering at a cat and dog rescue and with a wildlife rehabilitator. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. In Vet school Dr. Nichol was an active member of numerous student organizations and completed a business management certificate program through the Veterinary Business Management Association. She was awarded with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate of Excellence as a senior vet student, and upon graduation Dr. Nichol was inducted into the Society of Phi Zeta, the Honors Society of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Nichol holds many interests in veterinary medicine, but is she is most passionate about internal medicine, behavioral medicine, dentistry, and surgery. She enjoys working with all animals, but she especially loves to work with cats and sight hounds. Currently Dr. Nichol is working to complete her Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certification and Fear Free Certification.  

Dr. Nichol shares her home with her cat, Harley, and her Whippet puppy, Gus. In her spare time Dr. Nichol can be found out hiking in the mountains, cooking for her friends and family, or reading a good book. She is also an accomplished artist and has been practicing her drawing and painting skills since she was in elementary school. She has held a small craft boating license since she was fourteen, and enjoys spending time boating with her family at Smith Mountain Lake, VA.