
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kim Hollifield
I’m Dr. Kim Hollifield, a veterinarian at Advocate Animal Health. I’ve worked in veterinary medicine for 27 years, and my career actually started as kennel help. That experience gave me the opportunity to see many different sides of veterinary medicine, and my passion for helping animals has only grown over the years. I especially enjoy surgery and dentistry because both allow me to make a tangible difference in an animal’s quality of life. I try to approach every pet and family as individuals. I want to understand what is medically best for the animal while also considering the family and what is realistic for them. My goal is to help people make informed decisions without judgment and work together to provide the best care possible. There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing a patient come in sick or hurting, figuring out what is wrong, treating the problem, and watching them begin to feel better. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our six children and working on our mini-farm producing pasture raised chicken eggs. We have quite a collection of both large and small animals, including but not limited to Brooklyn (16 year old cat), Molly (milk goat), Harley (26 year old African Gray parrot), Shamrock (llama), Petunia “Tuna” (American Guinea hog) and an assortment of heritage breed chickens and other birds. Some neat facts about me are - I enjoy traveling and have had the opportunity for many adventures. I have been baptized in the Jordan River in Israel, went scuba diving with sea turtles in Hawaii and hiked Machu Picchu to name a few. For me, the Advocate name really says it all. Being an advocate means looking at the whole picture—both the animal and the people who love them. I want my clients to know that I’m on their side and that we’re working together to make the best decisions we can for their pets.











