Dr. Kimberly Swart is a new Associate Veterinarian with Caring Hands Animal Hospital- Centreville. Dr. Swart received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech in 2016 and went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. She has a professional interest in preventative medicine, shelter medicine, and surgery, and she is Fear Free certified. Dr. Swart has been in the veterinary field for over a decade and worked as a veterinary assistant for eight years before attending Vet School at Lincoln Memorial University. She has also worked with cheetahs and clouded leopards through the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA!

Dr. Swart was born and raised in Virginia and after traveling for her clinical year, she is excited to be back near her hometown. When she is not in the office, Dr. Swart enjoys walking with her Golden Retriever, Harley, cooking, and spending time with friends and family!