Kathleen Deckard is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. She received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1999 from the University of Florida then joined the practice. She enjoys all areas of medicine and soft tissue surgery and has had advanced training in abdominal ultrasound. She has a special interest in exotic pet animals and also donates much of her time caring for injured and sick wildlife.

When she is not caring for her patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her two toddlers. The rest of her family includes 2 dogs, Chelsea and Marlee, and her 3 legged cat, Soprano. In her free time she enjoys cooking, fishing, scuba diving and tennis.