Dr. Susanna Edwards grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and decided when she was in middle school to become a veterinarian given her love of animals and wanting to help pets and their owners. She said it may sound cliché, but it’s true! She discovered an enjoyment and interest in science and medicine that paired well with her love of animals, leading her to vet school. Dr. Edwards graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary. She has a passion for practicing Fear Free and low stress handling approaches to nervous dogs and cats and is satisfied seeing how much calmer and happier her patients are with a low stress approach. 

One of Dr. Edwards’ memorable cases was a neurology case during vet school with a little terrier losing control of her legs. The dog could only walk two steps before becoming exhausted and falling down. At first it was thought she might have a spinal disc injury that would require extensive surgery, but an exam showed she had a rare condition called myasthenia gravis where the transmission of nerve signals to muscles dysfunctions. The patient was sent home with medication (instead of surgery!), and three days later when she came back for a recheck she could walk across the entire room without falling!

Dr. Edwards enjoys spending time with her girlfriend (human) and her two children (cats). She enjoys volunteering for the Raleigh Little Theater, visiting museums and zoos, biking on the greenway, folding origami figures, recording and discussing dreams, and cooking (especially Indian food).