Nikki J. Graham, DVM
I grew up on a small farm in Bloomington, Indiana. My early years were spend surrounded by animals, and I always knew that I would someday become a veterinarian.
I attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and graduated with a B.A. in Zoology in 1981. I then graduated from veterinary school at Purdue University, and moved to New Jersey in 1985. I originally thought that I would spend a year or two in New Jersey, but I'm still here! (and loving it!) On August 1, 1989, after 4 years of veterinary practice in New Jersey, I opened the Nottingham Animal Hospital.
My husband Joe and I are thrilled to be raising three wonderful children: Joe (12), Abigail (10), and Amy (8). Our 4 legged family include Cinnamon, our crazy Bengal cat, Olivia, our "senior" kitty, Elsie, our black and white feline, and a Petite Basset Griffin Vendeen (small french basset) named Jean Luc.
I think veterinary medicine is the greatest career in the world. Every day is different; every day brings new challenges and interesting cases. I enjoy treating cats, internal medicine cases, geriatrics, and opthalmology. I particularly enjoy interacting with our patients' owners, many of whom I consider friends.
When I am not at Nottingham, I spend as much time as possible with my family. All 3 of my kids are very busy with activities. Abby and Amy have been dancing at a local dance studio since they were 3. Joe is a competitive swimmer, and also plays football. Last year, Abby discovered Synchronized Swimming, which she loves. Our entire family enjoys traveling (in fact, Joe and I met in Belgium in 1986). If I were to have free time, I enjoy music, knitting, swimming, reading, and antiques, and I recently have become addicted to throwing pottery on my pottery wheel.
