jamie whittenburg, dvm 

Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is originally from Lubbock, TX. She attended undergraduate school at Texas Tech University. She then spent years working as a veterinary technician in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in both small animal and equine clinics before attending veterinary school. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Whittenburg then went on to pursue post-graduate training at Texas A&M University. Following a move back to the Metroplex, she worked as an associate veterinarian in Fort Worth before the Hub City called her home. In Lubbock, Dr. Whittenburg continued her work as an associate veterinarian and in academia. The most exciting day in her career occurred on May 1st, 2013, when she opened her own hospital, Kingsgate Animal Hospital, in her hometown of Lubbock, TX. Recently, Dr. Whittenburg has started a freelance writing service, writing everything from blog posts to technical papers and client education articles. Dr. Whittenburg's work has been published in USA Today, The Spruce Pets, Investopedia, and Newsweek, among others. She is also a professional member of The Cat Writers' Association.  When not working, Dr. Whittenburg enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends.