An interesting thing happened to Kari Hyatt after earning her BA in Art History and Studio Art from Wake Forest University and becoming an award winning Architectural Student from NC State, she realized her passion was for the care and healing of animals.

     A varied resume including the care of Asian Elephants in Thailand, emergency care for critically injured or ill pets back in the States, and intensive surgery experiences for small animals have prepared her for the profession of taking care of the animals of families who are as passionate about their own pets.

     After receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State  University, Dr. Hyatt has practiced small animal medicine across North Carolina. The lure of family, fiancé, and the opportunities Charlotte has to offer brought her to share her calling with Mallard Creek Animal Hospital.

     In her “spare” time, Dr. Hyatt loves to read, draw, travel, and has taken on home improvement challenges. She shares that home with three rescue orange cats, three rescue dogs, and her precious lap dog Ellie… a Bull Mastiff.