Jamie Caroline, DVM Neurology Resident

Jamie Caroline, DVM, is a veterinary neurology resident at Southeast Veterinary Neurology in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Caroline earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023, where she was awarded the Certificate of Clinical Excellence in Small Animal Internal Medicine in recognition of her exceptional clinical skills and dedication to patient care. Prior to veterinary school, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on physical and biomedical sciences from the University of Central Florida.

Following graduation, Dr. Caroline completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Massachusetts, where she managed a high caseload of emergency and critical care patients while receiving advanced training in multiple specialties, including neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. She subsequently pursued a neurology specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX, where she gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex neurologic disorders. Her training included performing and assisting with neurosurgical procedures, cerebrospinal fluid collection, electrodiagnostic testing, advanced neuroimaging interpretation, and comprehensive client communication for patients with neurologic disease.

Throughout her veterinary education and postgraduate training, Dr. Caroline has been actively involved in teaching, mentorship, and leadership. She has led clinical rounds, mentored veterinary students and interns, and served in executive leadership positions within several veterinary student organizations. Her research interests have included behavioral medicine and owner-reported outcomes for thunderstorm phobia in dogs, which she presented at a regional academic symposium. She is passionate about fostering collaborative learning environments and helping train the next generation of veterinary professionals.

In addition to her clinical and academic accomplishments, Dr. Caroline brings a diverse background in education, travel, and public outreach. Prior to veterinary medicine, she taught English abroad, worked in large-scale guest operations for Disney, and volunteered extensively in zoo education and animal-assisted therapy programs. These experiences helped shape her strong communication skills and commitment to client education, which remain central to her approach to patient care.

Dr. Caroline is passionate about advancing the field of veterinary neurology through compassionate, evidence-based medicine and is excited to continue her training as a neurology resident at Southeast Veterinary Neurology. Outside of work, she enjoys playing guitar and ukulele, international travel, cooking, botanical gardening, and exploring new cultures and cuisines. She is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues while helping pets and their families navigate neurologic disease with confidence and support.