Katherine C. Ryan, DVM Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

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Katherine (Katie) C. Ryan, DVM is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian at MedVet Lexington where she has been part of the medical team since 2014. Dr. Ryan attended the University of North Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Michigan State University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. During veterinary school, Dr. Ryan’s completed an externship at MedVet Cincinnati with a focus on ophthalmology. In veterinary school, Dr. Ryan received numerous awards including excellence in anesthesia and large animal surgery and medicine. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Ryan completed yearlong internships at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and Nashville Veterinary Specialists.

Although Dr. Ryan maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal emergency medicine, she has particular interest in emergency eye care, laceration repair, and gastroenterology. In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Ryan also has equine experience. Her research on the use of streptolysin O (SLO) as an adjunct therapy for Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in foals was published in Veterinary Microbiology. What Dr. Ryan enjoys most about being a veterinarian is witnessing amazing examples of the incredible human-animal bond every day. When not treating patients, Dr. Ryan enjoys working out, traveling, attending horse racing, and spending time with her family which includes two Australian Shepherds, “Sidney” and “Jasper”, and a cat named “Nessa”.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Internship: Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky
Internship: Nashville Veterinary Specialists, Nashville, Tennessee

Professional Affiliations

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
American Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Pet Emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.

What others are saying

The professionalism, compassion and friendliness of Dr. Katherine Hughes and the MedVet staff was unparalleled! Whatever expectations you are currently setting for your employees and whatever screening process you are using, keep doing it because IT WORKS!- Darren C.

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.