Emergency Veterinarian
Hi, my name is Dr. Lauren Edwards, and I am an Emergency Veterinarian at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Inc. I am passionate about providing high-quality emergency care, performing life-saving procedures, and supporting families through some of the most stressful moments they will face with their pets.
Personal Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, you can almost always find me outdoors. I love snowboarding, hiking and backpacking, scuba diving, white water kayaking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, off-roading, and gardening — both for food and for fun. Aurora, CO is the perfect place to fuel my sense of adventure. At home I share my life with three wonderful dogs: Zoni, my ten-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback; Moose, my ten-year-old Chocolate Lab; and Dewey, my four-year-old Yellow Lab — who keep me active, grounded, and constantly reminded of why I chose this profession.
Favorite Part of My Job
My favourite part of emergency medicine is seeing the look of love and relief in an owner's eyes when they get to take their pet home after a stressful day. Emergency visits are often unexpected and overwhelming, and being able to stabilise a critical patient, perform a life-saving procedure, and guide families through those moments is incredibly meaningful to me. I am especially passionate about emergency surgeries, airway crises, wound management, acute kidney injuries, and the stabilisation of critically ill patients. The fast pace, rapid decision-making, and teamwork involved in emergency care energise me every day.
Why I Chose This Profession
My passion for veterinary medicine began at a young age through early exposure to surgery. I was inspired by the profound impact that surgical intervention can have — the ability to save a life is both an immense responsibility and a privilege. I understood early on that pursuing this path would require years of rigorous training and dedication, but the opportunity to make such a meaningful difference made it entirely worthwhile. A rotating internship after veterinary school refined my clinical and surgical skills, and it was during that year that I discovered my true calling in Emergency Medicine — the perfect blend of critical thinking, hands-on intervention, and immediate impact.
Education
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary Medicine concentration, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2018, with double minors in Biological Sciences and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. I went on to earn my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023, followed by a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine from 2023 to 2024.
Professional Background
My clinical focus is Emergency Medicine, with advanced training in small animal medicine and surgery through a competitive rotating internship programme. I hold RECOVER BLS and ALS certification (initially earned 2021, updated 2024), ensuring I am trained in the latest evidence-based veterinary CPR protocols. I am also Fear Free Certified (2022) and hold Partners for Healthy Pets Preventative Healthcare Certification (2022).
In addition to clinical practice, I have contributed to peer-reviewed veterinary literature with publications in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, and the American Journal of Veterinary Research, with research focused on surgical outcomes, congenital conditions, and innovative treatment techniques. I was honoured to receive the ACVS Small Animal Surgical Excellence Award and the Merck Veterinary Manual Award, both in 2023.
Memberships
I am an active member of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Work History
Throughout my undergraduate career, I interned at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine from October 2014 to May 2018, gaining experience across Community Practice, Physical Rehabilitation, Large Animal Medicine, and Small Animal Surgery. In the summer of 2017, I volunteered at the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center, where I assisted with daily wound care, medication administration, and surgeries including a sloth arm amputation and a Capuchin castration. Following graduation, I worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Berry Hill Animal Hospital from June 2018 to June 2019, assisting with anaesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation. I also completed a surgical assistantship at Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists in the summer of 2021, assisting with orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries. Following my internship at the University of Florida, I joined Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Inc as an Emergency Veterinarian in 2024.