Dr. Penny Patten

Dr. Penny Patten, DVM, Dipl. ACVP (Clinical Pathology)

Penny Patten is a native of Elk City, Oklahoma, USA and completed her veterinary degree at Oklahoma State University in 2003. Early in her career, she discovered her passion for diagnostic pathology and chose to continue at Oklahoma State University pursuing a clinical pathology residency with externships at Antech Diagnostic Laboratory in southern California. She became a board certified diplomate of the ACVP in clinical pathology in 2006.

Penny has been part of the Antech Diagnostics clinical pathology team since 2007 with interests and substantial experience in small animal, exotics, wildlife, and equine species. Since 2019, she has been extensively involved in launching and perfecting digital pathology at Antech Diagnostics including Point of Care digital pathology and hematology service. She truly enjoys providing excellent service and support for practicing veterinarians across the U.S. and internationally. She is a member of ACVP, ASVCP, AVMA, and the Veterinary Cancer Society.

Penny resides with her husband in western Oklahoma where they operate a small ranch raising Angus and Hereford cattle. She enjoys hiking, exploring national parks across the U. S., cooking, golfing, and reading.