I grew up on a small farm in Kentucky with dairy cattle, horses, rabbits, dogs and cats. I showed Brown Swiss dairy cows in 4-H and FFA. My interest in animals and science/medicine led me to pursue a B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Kentucky and my D.V.M. degree at Auburn University. Dr. Cotton and I have been partners since 1984. I have practiced primarily at Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital since 1984 and I have been seeing patients at Woodward Avenue Animal Clinic as well on a routine basis since April 2019. I have three adult children and I enjoy playing guitar, piano and fishing.