Dr. Brooke Hawkins grew up in the Metro Atlanta area and has known from a young age that she wanted to work with animals in some form or fashion. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she graduated Pre-Vet with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science and a minor in Psychology in 2018 (Go Cocks!). 

Before veterinary school, Dr. Hawkins worked full time as a veterinary assistant for four years and continued working in small animal practice throughout veterinary school, giving her more than eight years of hands-on experience in the veterinary field. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Class of 2026 and was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Clinical Pathology during her clinical year.

Dr. Hawkins is passionate about client education and preventative care. She is Fear Free Certified and believes in using low-stress handling techniques to create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient. Her developing professional interests include internal medicine, preventative care, feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, and clinical pathology

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Hawkins enjoys spending time with her husband, Caleb, trying new coffee shops and vineyards/breweries, running, watching movies, and spending time with her dog, Layla, and her two cats, Newt and Myrtle — names that fellow Harry Potter fans may recognize. She is also a bit of an adrenaline junkie and has enjoyed experiences including snow skiing, scuba diving, and even skydiving.