Dr. Tom Gawel
Dr. Tom Gawel grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. His interest in veterinary medicine piqued when he started a job at the age of 15 as a kennel assistant at a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Illinois. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Zoology from Michigan State University (Go Green!). He had the unique experience of completing his veterinary studies on the island of St. Kitts at Ross University; followed by a final clinical year at University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Gawel’s special interests in veterinary medicine include behavior, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He began his career in the Tidewater area of Virginia but missed the culture and opportunities of a bigger city. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Charlotte area since 2015.
When not at the hospital, Dr. Gawel keeps himself busy with his amazing wife and two boys. An avid sports fan, Dr. Gawel stays true to his roots and cheers on his Chicago teams (except for the White Sox) and MSU Spartans!
