Growing up on a North Dakota farm, Dr. Kristine Haroldson fell in love with caring for animals at a young age. Dr. Haroldson received her undergraduate degree from NDSU then went to Kansas for veterinary school. After graduating from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, she moved home to North Dakota and has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Fargo area since. She is passionate about decreasing pain and improving quality of life in pets and making the last moments with your pet comforting and memorable.
Dr. Haroldson is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional, focused on creating an anxiety-free environment for pets, and holds additional certifications in Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Veterinary Acupuncture, Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (chiropractic) and is a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian. She lives in Fargo with her husband, their three kids, british labrador and a crested gecko.
“This must be the worst job in the world.”
Dr. Haroldson is often told, “This must be the hardest job in the world.” Her response is always the same: while it is never easy to say goodbye, it is a privilege to help end a beloved pet’s pain and suffering. In veterinary medicine, we are given the unique gift of providing a peaceful, humane passing when comfort and quality of life can no longer be restored. Helping families say goodbye with love, dignity, and compassion is truly an honor. She is deeply grateful to be entrusted with your pet’s care and to be included in such meaningful final moments.
Availability
Paws of Serenity does not have set hours of availability. Appointment times will vary by week as Dr. Haroldson schedules in home appointments around her in clinic job and her kids’ schedules.
Travel
Dr. Haroldson is willing to travel up to 2.5 hours away from Fargo if she is able to find the time in her schedule for this lengthy of an appointment.