Dr. Christen Fielding

Dr. Fielding

Dr. Christen Fielding has been practicing in the St. Louis area since 2010. A native of House Springs, Missouri, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Missouri Southern State University in 2006. Later that same year, she entered the University of Missouri – Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.

Dr. Christen brings to Tender Care many years’ of experience in veterinary medicine, with her knowledge, compassion, and dedication to providing exceptional care to her furry patients she makes a great addition to our team!

She is a skilled surgeon with many years of emergency and urgent care experience, which allows her to treat a wide range of complex medical cases. This variety in experience allows her to ensure that each of her patients receives the highest quality care in preventative medicine as well as any unexpected illness or injuries that arise.

Dr. Christen enjoys taking the time to provide detailed assessments and education to clients to ensure that her clients are able to make the best decisions for each of their pets. The most rewarding part of Dr. Christen’s job is being able to help provide medical care to all the shelter animals Tender Care takes care of.

At home, Dr. Christen enjoys spending time with her husband and two children while tending to their hobby farm. Their rescue bloodhound, Tracker, keeps the farm and family safe, along with the ever-watchful eyes of their two cats, Shadow and Mama Kitty. She enjoys teaching her children the importance of safety and animal care when tending to their many chickens, fish, and ducks. Her interests include photography, gardening, and enjoying time with friends and family.