Excellence in veterinary education, leadership and patient care
Dr. Kelly Cairns is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist who helps colleges of veterinary medicine, veterinary hospitals and industry partners build better education, stronger clinical quality and the leaders who deliver care.
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At a glance
- Board-certified in small animal internal medicine (DACVIM)
- Built the Medical Excellence and Education function for a network of about 400 veterinary hospitals
- 2025–2026 Non-Resident Teacher of the Year, Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
- President, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
- Speaker at ACVIM, AAVMC, FelineVMA, Fetch dvm360, VCA Canada, Veterinary Growth Partners and state veterinary associations
Consulting
Curriculum design, clinical quality systems and leadership development for veterinary organizations.
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Keynotes and continuing education on veterinary education, leadership, professional wellbeing and clinical medicine.
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Two decades across clinical practice, enterprise leadership and veterinary education.
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