Caroline Griffin
DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Research/Areas of Interest
Dr. Griffin's research centers on improving understanding and prevention of placental pathology and negative fetal outcomes in the face of maternal gestational viral infection.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, United States, 2025
- Master of Public Health, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, United States, 2018
Biography
Dr. Griffin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, where she is a practicing veterinarian, lecturer, and veterinary scientist. She specializes in Large Animal Internal Medicine, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions affecting equine and livestock species. Her areas of expertise include internal medicine, infectious diseases, virology, immunology, and neonatology. Dr. Griffin's professional interests include participation in both equine and livestock veterinary practice, advancement of animal agriculture, leadership in organized veterinary medicine, and training of future veterinarians and veterinary scientists. Her clinical interests include neonatology, gastrointestinal diseases of equine and livestock species, neurological diseases, small ruminant and camelid medicine, as well as companion pig medicine. Dr. Griffin became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2024 after completing her residency at the University of Tennessee. She also earned her PhD in Comparative and Experimental Medicine from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2025. She holds DVM and MPH degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as well as a BS from Tulane University of New Orleans, LA. Dr. Griffin lives with her husband, three dogs, a horse, and a tarantula. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, weight training, and horseback riding.