Christopher M. Elder, DVM

Dr. Elder received an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Georgia and a Masters in Biology from Georgia State University before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Before deciding to pursue veterinary medicine, Dr. Elder worked at Emory University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University in both research and teaching. He was involved in advanced research into the mechanisms and treatments for Parkinson's disease in both humans and primates.

Dr. Elder brings to Shoal Creek Animal Clinic significant experience in the practice of small animal medicine as he has worked at a number of small animal clinics in Georgia including Peachtree City, Athens, and the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Dr. Elder is the recipient of numerous awards and honors. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine and is a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. He is also the recipient of the Merck Veterinary Award, the William L. Hanson Award, and the Lawrenceville Kennel Club Scholarship.

Dr. Elder enjoys all aspects of the practice of veterinary medicine but has special interests in internal medicine, nutrition, neurology, behavior and dermatology.