Dr. Christina Hawkins is a native of Miami, Florida and her
passion for animals developed as a young child growing up with numerous
household pets. She attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate
degree in Biology as well as a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
During her undergraduate years, she volunteered at various animal shelters and
rescue organizations. She also founded the Minority Pre- Veterinary Student
Club, to provide a support group and resource for other students interested in
pursuing veterinary medicine. She received her veterinary degree from the
University of Florida where she graduated in the top 25% of her class and was
inducted into Phi Zeta Honor Society. While at UF, she received specialized
training in shelter medicine and business management. Her interests in
veterinary medicine include anesthesia, surgery and shelter medicine.
Dr. Hawkins joins the VCA Hollywood to further her interests in surgery and emergency medicine.
She lives in Boca Raton with her husband and their 2 dogs, Cookie and Cinnamon. In her spare time, Dr. Hawkins enjoys traveling, reading science fiction novels, and has recently developed a passion for West African dance.
Years in practice 2
Education: University of Florida College of Veterinary School, DVM 2016
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