VanVet Staff
The Staff of Blackshear Housecalls are myself, Kathleen Blackshear, DVM, and my niece, Kristin McElroy.
The Staff of Blackshear Housecalls are myself, Kathleen Blackshear, DVM, and my niece, Kristin McElroy.
About me:
I was born and raised in Albuquerque, and graduated from UNM in 1977, and from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981.
I LOVE veterinary medicine and now I have found my niche as a house-call practitioner! I can develop a relationship with my clients and their pets, and I can offer excellent medicine in the safety and comfort of their home.
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I have lived and practiced in New Mexico almost exclusively since I graduated: I have been an 'Associate Veterinarian' in large and small practices, in emergency and non-emergency oriented hospitals. I studied for and achieved "Diplomate" status from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1989, and have been a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society for many years.
On the personal side, I enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, backpacking, road and mountain bike cycling, and motorcycling! I share my home with 1 cat and 3 dogs, all of whom put up with me!
Kristin is a pre-veterinary student at UNM. She is my Veterinary Assistant,
she's my niece, and I couldn't be luckier!! She is very intelligent, very observant,
and has a special touch with animals that makes them feel safe - a true gift!!
On top of all that, she has a great sense of humor, and keeps track of my stethoscope,
manages the paperwork and the phone, too!
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