Veterinarian Bios

Christina L. Marino, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Dr. Marino reviews Digest articles for medical accuracy.

By The Farmer's Dog | July 29, 2026

Christina L. Marino, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine), is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist and clinical consultant with a passion for advancing small animal medicine, veterinary education, and evidence-based fresh nutrition. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree summa cum laude from The Ohio State University before completing a rotating internship at North Carolina State University and her residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Marino balances active clinical instruction with consultant roles across the veterinary industry.

Dr. Marino’s work is driven by a dedication to individualized medicine. An enthusiast for complex case management, she mentors and educates veterinarians across numerous clinical areas so they can confidently deliver that same level of bespoke care. Her professional expertise spans feline medicine, nephrology, endocrine disease, and gastroenterology, and is reflected in her textbook contributions and scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Marino currently lives in Chicago. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband, who is also a veterinarian, and manages a busy home life looking after her three beloved cats: Isis, Rex, and Snips.

LinkedIn: Christina L. Marino, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) 

Practice website: savetspec.com

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