Dr. Dealyne Smith wanted to be a “pet doctor” since she was a small child. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1997, she worked for 6 years at a very small clinic in Lake Wales, then moved on to a larger practice in Orlando where she would spend the next 15 years. Dr.…

Dr. Alejandra Villalobos knew from a young age that she was destined to care for animals. Her journey to veterinary medicine began with a lifelong passion, and she worked hard to turn her dream into reality. In 2013, while studying abroad in Belize and Thailand, working with elephants and large animals, she had the moment…

Dr. Tom Winfield’s journey to veterinary medicine began with his love of science and the companionship of pets. Growing up in the UK, he knew from a young age that he wanted to study medicine and surgery. During high school, he combined his passions for animals and science, setting him on the path to becoming…