Current Professional Activities
- Private referral specialty consulting and relief practice in Austin, TX Veterinary Viz Consulting LLC
Past Professional Activities
- Veterinary Eye Center PLLC - private specialty referral hospital / practice in Austin TX, 2006–2024
- Veterinary Medical Specialist of the Year awarded 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 4.5 years
Marital Status
- Married to Evan Speight, Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin
Children
- Caden, born in 2009
- Graham, born in 2004
Pets
- Three dogs: “Zip” (Pug/Chihuahua mix), “Juno” (Pug), “Bruno” (Toy poodle)
- One bird: “Pepper” (Green Cheeked Conure)
- One guinea pig: “Mint”
- One planted freshwater tank
- Over the rainbow bridge: three cats, three dogs, seven psittacines, two hedgehogs, two guinea pigs, many finches and freshwater 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