CLARKSVILLE, TN − Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) has hired Christine Puskaric as their new shelter veterinarian. Puskaric has nearly 20 years of experience in her field and has extensive knowledge in medical and surgical procedures, preventative care, after-hours emergency consultations, fostering, and educating pet owners on general care. Puskaric was the Medical Director/Veterinarian for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary from 2018 to 2023. In this role, her responsibilities included examining, diagnosing, and treating sanctuary dogs, conducting general surgery, formulating diet plans, acting as a liaison for visiting doctors, training staff in physical therapy modalities, and serving on the foster committee for dog placement. She also developed medical and physical therapy departments and guided in building a full-service veterinary hospital.