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Dr. Smith was born and raised in East Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. As a kid, she spent much of her time at her mother’s workplace, which happened to be the same veterinary school where she would later attend. During this time, Dr. Smith enjoyed getting an up-close look at veterinary medicine and was particularly interested in exotic pet care for pets like rabbits, birds, and ferrets.
She received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and her veterinary degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Smith moved to Pittsburgh, PA in June 2022 to complete a rotating internship with special emphasis on avian and exotic medicine.
At home, Dr. Smith has two dogs, one bird, and one bunny. Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys traveling, watching movies, hiking, listening to Harry Potter on audiobook (she’s a Hufflepuff), and spending time with family and friends.
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