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Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Med.)

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor | Small Animal
Overview

Dr. Whittemore graduated from the University of California, Davis College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After two years in small animal general practice, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a PhD in Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. Dr. Whittemore’s dissertation focused on evaluation of laboratory markers of systemic disease in dogs and cats. She was full-time faculty at the University of Tennessee from 2007-2021, when she transitioned to adjunct after taking a position in private specialty practice. Dr. Whittemore continues to enjoy teaching and clinical research, in addition to her daily responsibilities managing clinical cases.


Dr. Whittemore’s major research foci include clinical gastroenterology and endocrine disease. Current work in this area includes management of chronic enteropathy in cats and point-of-care analyzer validation. Dr. Whittemore also has a vibrant hand in veterinary endoscopic training, offering an internationally-recognized and attended immersive endoscopic training program, and application of novel endoscopic procedures. Dr. Whittemore spends her free time backpacking in the Smokies, swing dancing, and developing skills in taekwondo.


Research Focus

Canine and feline pancreatic and liver disorders; Development of non-invasive interventional techniques (e.g., laparoscopy-assisted) to decrease patient morbidity and improve patient outcome

Clinical Focus

Canine and feline hepatic disease; Canine and feline exocrine pancreatic disease; Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy and laparoscopy

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Comparative Gastroenterology Society, Veterinary Endoscopy Society

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C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Colorado State Univ Ft Collins, 2007

Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Med.)

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Med.) image
C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Colorado State Univ Ft Collins, 2007
Overview

Dr. Whittemore graduated from the University of California, Davis College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After two years in small animal general practice, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a PhD in Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. Dr. Whittemore’s dissertation focused on evaluation of laboratory markers of systemic disease in dogs and cats. She was full-time faculty at the University of Tennessee from 2007-2021, when she transitioned to adjunct after taking a position in private specialty practice. Dr. Whittemore continues to enjoy teaching and clinical research, in addition to her daily responsibilities managing clinical cases.


Dr. Whittemore’s major research foci include clinical gastroenterology and endocrine disease. Current work in this area includes management of chronic enteropathy in cats and point-of-care analyzer validation. Dr. Whittemore also has a vibrant hand in veterinary endoscopic training, offering an internationally-recognized and attended immersive endoscopic training program, and application of novel endoscopic procedures. Dr. Whittemore spends her free time backpacking in the Smokies, swing dancing, and developing skills in taekwondo.


Research Focus

Canine and feline pancreatic and liver disorders; Development of non-invasive interventional techniques (e.g., laparoscopy-assisted) to decrease patient morbidity and improve patient outcome

Clinical Focus

Canine and feline hepatic disease; Canine and feline exocrine pancreatic disease; Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy and laparoscopy

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Comparative Gastroenterology Society, Veterinary Endoscopy Society