Dr. Natalie Griffin is a class of 2000 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her undergraduate studies were also completed at Auburn University. She had been practicing veterinary medicine for 14 years before coming to Strawbridge Animal Care. Dr. Griffin is experienced in both large and small animal health care as well as emergency and shelter medicine. Dr. Griffin has experience serving on the board of directors for both the Virginia Beach SPCA for 8-9 years, as well as Animal Welfare for the City of Virginia Beach. She is currently an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. She takes special interest in dermatology, cardiology, and ultrasound.

Dr. Griffin credits her love of animals to her early pony club years when she rode horses competitively in shows and events. Those experiences set her vision and vocational dream in place as she moved on to college and career preparation.

Dr. Griffin is a mother of 4 children, and she is the wife of a 20-year retired United States Coast Guard officer and lawyer. In addition to her busy professional life, Dr. Griffin enjoys supporting her kids in sports, church activites and Boy Scouts. She also enjoys doing yoga, gym time and lots of college football. Her fur babies include a German Shepherd named Cali and a French Bulldog named Lena.