Dr. Kelly Hood, DVM

Highlights

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
• Licensed veterinarian in North Carolina, small animal general practice
• Veterinary writer covering pet health, nutrition, and evidence-based care for pet owners

Experience

Dr. Kelly Hood, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian and veterinary writer. She earned her DVM from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and has been licensed in North Carolina since 2020. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, senior pet care, and the human-animal bond. Before veterinary school she worked in kennels and volunteered on veterinary mission trips to the Navajo Nation and the Cherokee Nation, and with ASPCA medical teams responding to animal cruelty and hoarding cases.

Kelly also writes and edits pet-care content for owners who need clear, accurate information. Her writing work includes pet-health articles, veterinary nutrition, and product reviews checked against AAFCO standards. She started out as a music journalist in New York City and Nashville, then changed course because of a long-standing interest in animals and biology. She is based in North Carolina.

Education

Dr. Kelly Hood received a Bachelor of Music in Music Management from William Paterson University in 2003 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.

She is a licensed veterinarian in North Carolina.