Dr. Kristen Watts was raised in the small town of Angleton, Texas. Her passion for veterinary medicine first took root while in high school, when she began working as a kennel technician at a local veterinary clinic.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. During her undergraduate studies, Dr. Watts volunteered at the Winnie Carter Wildlife Center on campus, caring for a variety of exotic species. She also worked with the PEER Program at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, where she taught K–12 students about the field of veterinary medicine and helped inspire the next generation of animal care professionals.
Dr. Watts went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, with an emphasis in mixed animal practice. While in veterinary school, she completed diverse and enriching rotations with the USDA, the Abilene Zoo, the State Fair of Texas, and the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Watts enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her animals. She also teaches pre-veterinary study abroad programs in both South Africa and the United States. She currently shares her life with her dog and two cats, and hopes to one day have her own farm.