Karen Anstead Emergency Critical Care
Dr. Karen Anstead, DVM, trained in Emergency Critical Care at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Matthews.
Education
BS – Animal Science, Oklahoma State University - 2010
MS – Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Oklahoma State University - 2015
DVM - Oklahoma State University - 2019
Internship
Emergency Critical Care Intern - Ocean State Veterinary Specialists - 2021-2022
Residency
Emergency Critical Care Resident - Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, 2022-2025
Professional Accomplishments
Dr. Anstead is from the Great Plains and graduated from Oklahoma State University. She studied Animal Science as an undergraduate student and completed a Master’s degree in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics with a focus on Immunology and the host response to a bacterial vaccine candidate made from secretion system proteins. Dr. Anstead worked as a veterinary technician throughout school working with companion animals, livestock, and research species in general practice, university, and emergency/ICU settings. After completing her veterinary education, she began her professional career as an ICU and Emergency Veterinarian at a busy practice in Oklahoma City. After 2 years in private practice, Dr. Anstead moved to Rhode Island to begin specialty education as an Emergency Critical Care Intern at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. She then completed an Emergency Critical Care residency at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, and is currently eligible with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. When not working, she and her husband are kept busy by their two young boys and host of furry creatures.
Areas of Special Interest
Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Sepsis, CPR, Pain Management, and Medical Education