Dr. Christina Seidel
DVMDr. Christina Seidel opened Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care in March of 2018. Her long history of working with animals ever since she was young inspired her to follow her dreams to work in this field, wanting to bring joy and love to others the way animals have done for her.
“Animals have given me so much joy and companionship throughout my life that it’s so great to be able to care for them and give something back,” Dr. Seidel says. “Being a veterinarian is more than just people bringing in their animals for care. They become part of your family and you’re able to be there for them from puppy/kittenhood until the end. That bond is priceless.”
Dr. Seidel grew up on a farm in rural Iowa. She was involved in every facet of raising animals, from bottle feeding, administering medications, wound management, birthing assistance—she can name it all. In between her work on the farm, she tended to injured wildlife whenever she could. She’s cared for abandoned baby birds, repaired damaged turtle shells, and even befriended a wild turkey. Dr. Seidel was heavily involved in 4-H and took part in her local and State Fair, showing a variety of animals.
Dr. Seidel graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s in Zoology and Genetics before continuing her education to become a licensed veterinarian. She’s a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, the Genesse Valley Veterinary Medical Association, the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and the American Association of Food Safety & Public Health Veterinarians. She’s also a member of the Monroe County Animal Steering Committee and is involved in emergency preparedness for the animals in Monroe County.
At home, Dr. Seidel spends time with her loving husband Michael Seidel, who is a teacher in the Rush-Henrietta School District and a KW Real Estate Broker. Together, they have 5 children in the Rochester area. They also have several pets: Cola, a black lab; Sinker, Sherbert, Smores, and Tabby, all cats; and Hunter, their ferret. In her free time, Dr. Seidel loves camping, swimming, cycling, and family activities.
