Dr. Hartwick grew up on a farm in Lexington Kentucky with horses, dogs, cats and goats. That environment which included frequent visits to the farm by local veterinarians started his lifelong love of animals and veterinary medicine.
He attended Michigan State University where he received his BS, and DVM degrees with high honor. Post graduate studies enabled him to certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in the specialty of canine and feline practice. That certification is maintained by re-examination every ten years. His special interests are general practice, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.