Kathleen C Phillips, DVM

Dr. Phillips grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and knew from an early age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware before attending Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2001.

Following veterinary school, Dr. Phillips completed a prestigious medicine and surgery internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C. After a year in general practice, she joined Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Bowie, Maryland, where she spent seven years working alongside boarded specialists. During that time, she helped manage ICU, Internal Medicine, and Oncology patients while also leading the hospital's internship program.

Although she enjoyed the challenges of referral medicine, Dr. Phillips missed the long-term relationships that come from caring for pets throughout their lives. She returned to general practice and spent eight years at a busy hospital in Olney, Maryland, where she continued to build lasting connections with pets and their families.

In 2021, Dr. Phillips joined Kindness Animal Hospital, where she further pursued her passion for oncology by providing cancer consultations and chemotherapy treatments. Her professional interests include Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Behavioral Medicine. She is also Fear Free Certified and is dedicated to creating a low-stress, positive experience for every patient. She has also spent many years supporting rescue organizations and helping animals in need.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Phillips enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. Their home is filled with furry family members, including Bingo, a Boxer mix; Doc, a Golden Retriever; Boston Terriers Bruno and Ralph; and two cats, Harry and Nikki. When she's not caring for patients, you'll likely find her gardening, working on puzzles, cheering at soccer games, or planning her next trip to the Outer Banks or Mexico.

Dr. Phillips is passionate about providing compassionate, personalized veterinary care and looks forward to partnering with you to help your pets live long, healthy, and happy lives.