Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw – Osteoarthritis Management

Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9 years in specialty referral practice in Seattle. Kristin then spent 3 years as a full-time veterinary educator while working for Zoetis as a pain and arthritis specialist. In 2024 Kristin returned to clinical practice at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Kristin continues to enjoy many aspects of non-clinical work including being actively involved in several veterinary medical organizations. Kristin is past president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and President-Elect of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. In 2019 she founded CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for her clients and veterinary colleagues caring for dogs with osteoarthritis. Today CARE has over 7,000 members and has partnered with their UK “sister” site, Canine Arthritis Management to be the global leaders in canine osteoarthritis education.

Kristin currently lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Aaron and two dogs, Arrow and Eddie. In her rare spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, hiking, baking and international travel.