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