Heather Kittrell
DVM, PhD
Heather Kittrell DVM, PhD
Heather Kittrell the Director of Clinical Research for Nutramax Laboratories, Inc in Lancaster, SC. Heather received her bachelor’s degree in biology at East Carolina University and graduated with her DVM from Louisiana State University in 2015. She attended Iowa State University for a PhD in Population Sciences in Animal Health with an emphasis on swine medicine and graduated in 2020. She is currently pursuing a dual master’s in organizational and communication leadership at Gonzaga University.
Dr. Kittrell served 15 years in the military prior to pursuing veterinary medicine, in which she initially became interested in leadership. While a student at LSU, she was able to attend VLE and continue developing critical skills in veterinary leadership. Heather has also been a member of the Iowa Power of Ten Veterinary Leadership Program and has assisted with first year student orientations at ISU.
Heather and her husband live in Lancaster, SC with their two boys, Eilam and Ira, as well as a spoiled Coonhound (Clyde) and two rambunctious barn cats (Donut and Martin). Heather’s hobbies include quilting, embroidery, and CrossFit.