Current Professional Activities

• Private referral specialty practice in Austin, TX
  (Veterinary Eye Center, PLLC, www.veteyecenter.com)

Past Professional Activities

• Veterinary Medical Specialist of the Year given by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association — 2021
• Clinical Referral and Consultation Award given by the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice (sister organization to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association) — 2015
• Clinical faculty — Cornell University
• Internship and Ophthalmology Residency — Cornell University
• Process Research & Development Engineer in Biotechnology for 4 years

Marital Status

• Married to Evan Speight, research engineer in computer architecture

Children

• Caden, born in 2009
• Graham, born in 2004

Pets

• Four dogs: “Abby" (Lab/Heeler/Border collie mix), "Zip" (Pug/Chihuahua mix), "Juno" (Pug), "Bruno" (Poodle)
• One bird: "Pepper" (Green Cheeked Conure)
• Two guinea pigs: "Chocolate" and "Mint"
• One freshwater tank
• Over the rainbow bridge: three beloved cats, two beloved dogs, four parrots, three parakeets, two beloved hedgehogs, one guinea pig, many finches and fish

Hobbies

• Scuba diving
• Boating
• Music — playing piano and flute
• Camping
• Hiking
• Needlepointing

Favorite Quote

“The more you learn, the more you learn you don’t know.”

What I Like Most About VIN

Incredible communication among veterinarians and the sharing of resources and knowledge