Courtney Batchelor - Veterinarian

Dr. Courtney Batchelor grew up in the Florida panhandle and has volunteered or worked in the veterinary field since 11.

She graduated as valedictorian of her high school and was accepted into an early admission program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Batchelor graduated as co-valedictorian from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Following a rotating small animal internship at Colorado State University, she completed a 3-year surgical residency at Cornell University Hospital for Animals in 2010. Dr. Batchelor was welcomed as a diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 2011. For the past 12 years, Dr. Batchelor has worked as a small animal surgeon in upstate New York, working with owners and their primary care veterinarians as a cohesive team to provide quality surgical care to the patients in her area. Dr. Batchelor has participated in various research projects over the years, focusing on oncology, pain management, and patellar luxation. She has also taken advanced courses in minimally invasive surgery and the treatment of angular limb deformities. She is the current author of a chapter on shoulder luxation in one of the leading veterinary textbooks. While Dr. Batchelor has many years of experience in all aspects of surgery, she particularly enjoys the treatment of knee and elbow issues, minimally invasive procedures, surgical oncology, and hemilaminectomy to treat disc disease.

Dr. Batchelor firmly believes that the best veterinary care requires a team approach between pet parents, primary care veterinarians, and specialists. While her advanced surgical skills and attention to detail help set the stage for successful treatment in the OR, the primary care veterinarian and the pet parent are instrumental in the pre-and post-operative settings. Dr. Batchelor takes the time to describe the disease process and treatment recommendations with pet parents, as well as the risks of the procedure and the aftercare necessary for a complete recovery. Dr. Batchelor works alongside the primary care veterinarians to make a smooth transition of care and welcomes any input or discussion.

Dr. Batchelor and her husband, Charlie, have two energetic young boys, who they are busy molding into respectful, empathetic, and responsible adults. To add to the chaos, they have three dogs collectively weighing almost 300 pounds and one cat that rules the roost. Dr. Batchelor enjoys hiking, camping, and woodworking, when not sitting in the cheering section at her son’s Little League games or facilitating their violin lessons.