Listen in as Dr. Cains dives in deep to mentorship, how it shaped her and what she is doing to pay it forward. We talk about her early career, who has made massive impact in her personal career, and how she leads at Thrive.

About Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM:

Dr. Kelly Cairns is the Vice President of Medical Excellence and Education at Thrive Pet Healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Dr. Cairns earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University and pursued further training through a small animal rotating internship at Cornell University. Following this, she completed a small animal internal medicine residency at The Ohio State University, where she attained Diplomate status as a board-certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist. Dr. Cairns also actively contributes to the field as an adjunct faculty member at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine and holds positions on the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors, the dvm360 editorial board, and the Wedgewood advisory board. With a focus on profession-related wellness, leadership coaching, veterinary education models, and internal medicine, Dr. Cairns is committed to fostering the growth, success and happiness of veterinary professionals worldwide.