Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Helmick made his way to Vermont after spending nearly a decade in the Southeast. After completing an undergraduate degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences at West Virginia University, he and Jennifer moved to Starkville, Mississippi to attend Mississippi State University for veterinary school. After obtaining his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Helmick spent two years in general practice, emergency medicine, and shelter medicine before deciding to pursue specialization in surgery. He was accepted back to Mississippi State University for a one year rotating internship before matching to the University of Georgia for a highly sought after surgical residency. After completion of the rigorous surgical residency, Dr. Helmick accepted a one year appointment at UGA as a clinical instructor in surgery where he performed surgery while teaching veterinary students, interns, and residents. During this appointment Dr. Helmick passed the board certifying examination bestowing upon him the status of Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal). After nearly a year at UGA, he accepted a position in Williston, Vermont where he has spent the past five years serving the pets and their people of this wonderful state. Dr. Helmick and Jennifer decided to open Veterinary Surgery of Vermont to continue serving them.