Dr. Wilkerson has practiced veterinary medicine since 1992. After graduating from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine, she attended Cornell University in New York for my postgraduate clinical internship in small animal medicine and surgery.

She has practiced in many settings including: dog and cat medicine, exotic animal medicine, emergency medicine, wildlife medicine, and zoo medicine. She has a special interest in Exotic Animal Emergency Medicine and is an American Red Cross Authorized instructor for Pet CPR and First Aid. She has also enrolled as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (NAHERC). The NAHERC responds to natural disasters and exotic disease outbreaks that effect livestock, poultry, companion animals, and wildlife.