Dr. Hendrickson received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and Zoology from North Carolina State University. She then graduated from Eastern North Carolina School of Nursing in 1980 as an R.N. Subsequently, she graduated from North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. During 1988-1989 she completed an Avian Internship at the Bird Hospital Lake Worth, Florida. She has been in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine since 1987. In 1992, ABCDE Animal Clinic opened and has been providing the best veterinary care ever since. Dr Hendrickson has a special interest in working up and implementing treatment plans for challenging cases and diagnosis. Dr Hendrickson stays up to date and involved in continuing education for the ever-evolving field of Veterinary medicine so that she can continue to provide the very best veterinary care for her patients of all species.
Dr. Hendrickson has been very active in breeding, raising, and exhibiting Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and Scottish Terriers including multiple Group and Best In Show winning dogs. She has also been active in the horse world with World Champion horses that were versatile from the rail to the trail. She is also an avid weight trainer and has competed successfully in Women’s Figure and Physique competitions. All creatures are unique and beautiful and deserve respect and proper nurturing when we are trusted with their care.