Dr. Kristin Kicenuik, DVM, DACVIM
Oncology
Dr. Kristin Kicenuik was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated summa cum laude with a BA in the Biologic Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania. She then attended Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine where she received several scholarships and awards.
Dr. Kicenuik completed one-year internships in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital in New Jersey and oncology at both Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX, and the University of Georgia. She subsequently completed her three-year residency at the University of Georgia and obtained board certification in Medical Oncology from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Dr. Kicenuik’s professional interests include clinical trials, translational medicine, and chemotherapy safety. During her residency, she conducted a clinical study investigating the usability of different chemotherapy administration devices. She also spent time with oncologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City to better understand current and novel treatment strategies being used in children with osteosarcoma.
Dr. Kicenuik currently resides in Pennsylvania with her poodle mix, Winnie, whom she rescued while living in Houston.
Certifications:
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
PennVet CALM Certification
Professional Affiliations:
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2017-present
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, 2017-present
Veterinary Cancer Society, 2011-present
Selected Honors and Awards:
Phi Zeta, Alpha Chapter (Veterinary Honor Society), Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2011
Harold Wetterberg Foundation, Scholarship Winner, 2009 and 2010
Summa Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania, 2007