Dr. Mattingly was raised in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. She started working in veterinary medicine at the age of sixteen. She attended Brescia Univeristy where she attained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. After her undergraduate, she was accepted to Auburn University where she received her DVM in 2010. Dr. Mattingly has a wide range of experience from a variety of veterinary hospitals, ranging from rural to urban. Dr. Mattingly looks forward to forming a bond with beloved pets from puppy/kitten hood to senior care.