Dr. Chris Coverdill was born in Detroit, Michigan, but has lived in five different states at various times of his life (Arizona is his favorite). He obtained his bachelor's degree at Western Oregon University and worked in biomedical research for several years studying Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. He started his career in veterinary medicine as a technician in 2004 and then entered veterinary school at the University of Florida in 2011. After graduation, he moved to Tucson in 2015 to do an internship with VCA Valley Animal Hospital and has been here ever since. His professional interests include reptile medicine, surgery, and emergency/critical care. He is married to Michelle who is also a small animal veterinarian here in Tucson.

In his free time he enjoys hiking, birding, herping, photography, playing guitar, reading, and travel. He has a pet family that includes a goofy Pit Bull named Thorin, cat (Anconeus), Leopard Tortoise and 26 Boa Constrictors!