Dr. Worthington brings over six years of industry experience, having held pivotal roles at leading pet insurance companies. She earned her DVM from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian with a BS in animal science from North Carolina State University.
Dr. Worthington’s passion for veterinary medicine began at a very young age when her love of animals and her interest in science collided, spending summers on her family farm with her beloved horse. While finishing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Worthington completed many diverse experiences to round out her academic achievements, which included interning at Carolina Tiger Rescue, working as a kennel and veterinary assistant in a busy small animal practice, an honors research project on nutrition in Angus cattle, and working as an equine veterinary technician.
At North Carolina State University, Dr. Worthington was a member of the University Scholar's Program and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Honors Program. She was also a member of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Science Club, and CALS Ambassador Program. She was also inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and received the Kleinfelder Academic Scholarship Legacy Award.
During vet school, Dr. Worthington elected to serve her community by becoming the President of the Companion Animal Wellness Club and Committee Chair for the 24th Annual Dog Olympics. The 24th Annual Dog Olympics was held at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and raised money for local rescue groups. She also received several scholarships, including the Boddie-Noell Foundation Scholarship, Callis Memorial Scholarship, and Meade Scholarship.
Before transitioning into advising, Dr. Worthington applied her clinical skills and practiced as a small animal associate veterinarian. She later leveraged her expertise in claims and underwriting roles with Nationwide Pet Insurance and MetLife Pet Insurance/Hays Talent Solutions. These experiences deepened her appreciation for the broader impact veterinarians can have beyond traditional practice and informed her holistic approach to counseling.
As a coach, Dr. Worthington’s greatest strengths are her empathy, compassion, dedication, and attention to detail. Her outgoing nature allows her to easily connect with both people and pets alike. Her unique background and non-traditional veterinary roles allow her to easily discuss all the possibilities a DVM can unlock for pre-vet applicants. Students Dr. Worthington has coached have been accepted to vet schools at North Carolina State University, Lincoln Memorial University, and Ross University.
Dr. Worthington is driven by the belief that veterinary medicine is more than just becoming an individual clinical veterinarian—it’s about a collective group working together to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. Coaching pre-vet students allows her to ensure that the future of veterinary medicine is bright by shepherding in a diverse, passionate, and dedicated group of future veterinarians.
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