Dr. Kate Pederson received her veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She started her career as a veterinarian in small animal medicine working at a clinic in La Crosse, WI. She later moved back to the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, continuing to work with cats and dogs. She enjoys preventative care and is passionate about animal behavior. Currently, she is traveling around North America working remotely with companies like FirstVet and picking up shifts at a variety of clinics, including community vaccine clinics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and spending time on the road with her 13-year-old dog, Glia. Dr. Kate joined FirstVet in 2024.