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 (14), Abigail (12), and Amy (10). Our 4 legged family includes a Petite Basset Griffin Vendeen (small french basset) named Jean Luc, and 2 very fat guinea pigs named Aggie and Meggie, and a very sweet kitty named Lacey.
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. Joe fell in love with playing football last year, and this year started playing baseball. Abby has been dancing at a local dance studio since she was 3, and is a member of the competitive dance team. Amy began riding lessons this year, and is enjoying this activity, as well as Scouts. 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.
