Cristina Marquez, DVM, MS

Cristina Marquez, DVM, MS, is a Veterinary Surgery Resident at MedVet Columbus.

Dr. Marquez earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuroscience from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where she double majored. During her undergraduate studies, she also studied abroad in Spain, completing coursework at a veterinary school alongside local veterinary students. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, graduating Summa Cum Laude, followed by a Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, also from Kansas State University.

She completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and a specialty internship in surgery at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center in Dallas, Texas. She is currently completing her surgery residency at MedVet Columbus.

Dr. Marquez is the recipient of the ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Proficiency Award (2024) and has authored a publication on Wobbler Syndrome in Dobermans in the United Doberman Club’s Focus publication. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

She is drawn to surgery for its hands-on nature and the meaningful recoveries it makes possible. She especially enjoys complex cases and finds deep satisfaction in alleviating disease and pain, whether helping a patient become comfortable again or regain the ability to walk. She also values the opportunity to connect with pet owners and support the human-animal bond during challenging times. Dr. Marquez chose MedVet for its multidisciplinary environment and large, diverse surgical caseload, which together provide a well-rounded training experience as she works toward becoming a boarded surgeon. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates classes, long walks by the Scioto, spin classes on the weekends, and keeping up with Formula One races. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and loves escaping to the Caribbean Sea. She shares her home with her buff tabby cat, Blair.