Dr. Christina Nelson grew up in Winfield Illinois, a small suburb of Chicago. She always had pets in the house, whether it was a fish, hamster, rabbit, or dog, and even a few exotic pets like a Hedgehog and Coatimundi. She knew from a young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian so she began volunteering in high school at a local veterinary clinic. Dr. Nelson attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri in the fall of 2001, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology, graduating with Cum Laude Honors. She continued to work in the veterinary field throughout her entire college career and spent a summer as a camp counselor for a science and animal camp. When she graduated in 2004, she decided that she liked Missouri so much that she would stay there for veterinary school. In 2009 she graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri.

“I love getting to know my clients and developing a relationship based on trust and communication. I find that taking the time to really get to know a family, and taking the time to truly explain what is going on with their pet, creates a trust and bond that results in their pet getting the best possible care.”

Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas City Veterinary Association. Her interests include Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Integrative Medicine, Client Education/Preventative Medicine.

In Dr. Nelson’s free time she loves to watch sports, and enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling with her family. She resides in Oak Grove with her husband Ron, her children Chase, and Charlotte, and her dogs Emmet a Golden Doodle, Han Solo a Bernedoodle, and Rey a miniature Labradoodle. Her family also co-owns 50+ chickens with their neighbors.