Abigail Kitchens
DVM, CVA, AVCA
Veterinarian, Educator, and Advocate for Workflow Efficiency in Practice
In the world of veterinary medicine, few professionals speak with the kind of grounded authority that comes from living the work every single day. Abigail Kitchens isn’t just an educator or a clinician, she’s a practitioner who has felt the long hours, the growing to-do lists, and the relentless pace of modern veterinary life firsthand.
A 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University, Abigail Kitchens has spent her career immersed in nearly every corner of veterinary medicine, mixed practice, small animal emergency, general practice, and relief work.
Each chapter added new layers of insight into the everyday realities veterinarians face: late nights finishing records, emotional fatigue from heavy caseloads, and the constant balancing act between patient care and personal well-being.
That deep, lived understanding of the profession’s pressures would eventually shape the mission that defines her work today, to help veterinarians work more efficiently, reduce burnout, and rediscover joy in their careers through stress-free equine CE for busy vets designed to fit seamlessly into a demanding schedule.
From Clinician to Mentor and Leader
Over the past decade, Abigail Kitchens has brought her passion for practical, sustainable veterinary practice to the classroom as a faculty member at Parker University.
Her teaching goes far beyond textbooks and exams. Instead, she prepares future veterinarians for what real-world medicine actually looks like, where success depends not just on knowledge, but on time management, communication, and resilience.
Her students and colleagues describe her as an educator who bridges the gap between academic training and clinical reality, guiding others to thrive in both. Whether she’s explaining complex procedures or discussing workflow systems, Abigail Kitchens teaching style is approachable, clear, and refreshingly real.
Innovating How Veterinarians Approach Medical Records
One of Abigail Kitchens’ most impactful contributions has been her work in medical record efficiency, an area of practice that’s often overlooked but universally felt. After years of conversations with friends and colleagues overwhelmed by documentation backlogs, she recognized a simple but powerful truth: inefficiency in records doesn’t just waste time, it drains energy, morale, and work-life balance.
Her record efficiency training program was born from that realization. It’s designed to help veterinarians improve the speed, accuracy, and clarity of their medical documentation without sacrificing the quality of care. Through her structured yet flexible approach, practitioners learn to write faster, communicate better, and finally leave work when the day ends.
“It’s not about cutting corners,” Abigail Kitchens explains. “It’s about building systems that let you do great medicine and still have a life outside the clinic.”
Leadership in Action
Today, Abigail Kitchens serves as Medical Director at Cascade Park Animal Hospital in Washington State, a role she has held since 2020. Her leadership blends operational excellence with empathy and practicality. She focuses on creating hospital systems that genuinely support veterinarians and their teams, rather than overburdening them.
Previously, she honed her clinical and management expertise as an Associate Veterinarian at Neighborhood Pet Clinic, where she helped streamline workflows and improve staff communication. This on-the-ground experience continues to inform her consulting and educational work, grounding her insights in real-world application.
A Voice for Sustainable Veterinary Practice
As a speaker at veterinary conferences nationwide, Abigail Kitchens has built a reputation for delivering sessions that resonate deeply with practitioners at every stage of their careers. Her presentations are less about abstract theory and more about practical transformation, helping veterinarians reclaim control of their time and mental bandwidth.
Listeners often describe her talks as energizing and validating. She doesn’t just identify the problems; she offers real, actionable solutions, all with a tone that feels like you’re learning from a trusted colleague, not being lectured by one.
Abigail Kitchens: Redefining Success in Modern Veterinary Medicine
At the heart of Abigail Kitchens’ work lies a powerful philosophy: when veterinarians are supported by effective systems and boundaries, they can provide better care, for their patients, their clients, and themselves.
Whether she’s lecturing students, consulting with practitioners, or guiding teams as a medical director, she leads with empathy, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make veterinary medicine possible.
For clinics looking to build healthier workplace cultures, or for event organizers seeking a relatable, high-impact speaker who understands the profession from every angle, Abigail Kitchens stands out as a voice of experience, clarity, and hope in an often demanding field.
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