Dr. Jessica Hartz
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Hartz has always had a passion for two things: people and animals—she couldn’t imagine a more well-suited career than being a veterinarian. Dr. Hartz earned her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia in May 2025. She has a particular interest in preventive medicine, shelter medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. She is Fear Free Certified and a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian. Prior to veterinary school, she worked full-time as a veterinary assistant for two years at a small animal general practice in Atlanta, as well as a part-time farmhand at a horse farm in Conyers, Georgia.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Hartz attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. She fell in love with veterinary medicine after taking an animal physiology class as an elective. From then on, she was bullish (pun intended!) in pursuing her passion. Dr. Hartz now resides in Durham with her fiancé. Together they enjoy spending time outdoors, horseback riding, hanging out with friends, playing board games, and trying new restaurants. She is also a regular at Pure Barre Durham, just down the street from Broadway Veterinary Hospital!