Relief Veterinarian
Dr. Michelle Newkirk was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University for both her undergraduate and veterinary medicine degrees. Dr. Newkirk graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1999 with a BS in Zoology and Magna Cum Laude in 2006 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduation, Dr. Newkirk stayed a few years in Ohio working in both general practice and emergency. She then grew tired of living in the “snow belt” and wanted to find some sunny weather, which led her to move to St. Petersburg in 2012. She continues to practice in both general practice and emergency medicine, along with working for non-profit organizations.
Dr. Newkirk is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Florida Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time, she enjoys the beach and taking her dog “Newman” to the dog friendly restaurants in St. Pete. She also loves to bicycle, cook, and travel. Her favorite activity in the fall is watching her Ohio State Buckeyes win in football. O-H!!
