Dr. Kelsie Penny
DVM
I am from Memphis, TN. I grew up as an only child, so most of my favorite childhood memories consisted of everything revolving around animals. Due to this, the idea of becoming a veterinarian was easy and without question. I’ve owned and fallen in love with many different types of animals including dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, birds, ferrets, hermit crabs, and even sugar gliders. At the age of 13, I even started shadowing, volunteering, and then working at several different veterinary clinics in Memphis.
I attended Mississippi State University for undergrad, graduating in 2015 with a bachelors degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences. In 2014, I was lucky enough to be accepted into Kentucky Equine Management and Internship as a student intern for Dixiana Farms where I helped prepare yearlings for September Keeneland sales as well as prep young racehorses. While in undergrad, I was also accepted a student working position in the Radiology program at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. This, along with so many other things, helped me get accepted at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. I was a member and sometimes officer of several different clubs including: Veterinary Business Management Association, American Association of Equine Practioneers, Alpha Psi, and Wildlife/Exotic/Zoo/Avian/and Aquatics club. I received my Fear-Free certification during this time as well.
Currently, I live here in Little Rock with my two dogs, Maggie and Mina, and my two horses, Rose and Regent. I love working with both my patients (furry, feathery, and scaly) and their parents (you, my clients)! I enjoy ophthalmology, cardiology, reproduction, and exotic cases. I cannot wait to continue to provide high quality care to you and pets here at Briarwood Animal Hospital!