Dr. Amber Walker
Associate Veterinarian
Personal Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Walker enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors. She shares her home with her significant other, Chris, and their two dogs, Ben (also known as “Bagel”) and Jerry.
Favorite Part of My Job
Dr. Walker particularly enjoys cytology and examining samples under the microscope to help diagnose and guide patient care. She also has a strong interest in shelter medicine and enjoys helping rescue cats through spay and neuter efforts aimed at reducing feral cat overpopulation.
One of Dr. Walker’s favorite things about working at Colmar Veterinary Hospital is the collaborative and supportive team environment. She appreciates how well everyone works together and values the culture that makes Colmar Veterinary Hospital feel like a second family. Her veterinary superpower is her infectious laugh, which helps bring positivity and energy to the hospital each day.
Education
Dr. Amber Walker earned her undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in English from Muhlenberg College in 2016. She began her veterinary education in Dublin, Ireland, where she enjoyed working with sheep and exploring new cities before transferring to Mississippi State University. There, she developed her passion for small animal medicine, cytology, shelter medicine, and SEC football. Dr. Walker graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and has been practicing small animal medicine ever since.