Doctors
Dr. Smith, a graduate of the University of Missouri Veterinary School, has owned the Equine Clinic for over 27 years. A native of the area, he attended Glendale High School and now lives south of Springfield, where he raises cattle and horses on his ranch.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys upland game bird hunting with his two bird dogs, floating local rivers, painting, ranching, and exploring the Ozarks with his wife, Beth. He recently picked up a new hobby, learning to play the drums! However, after a few practice sessions, Beth has made him move the drum set to the barn.
Dr. Tucker
Dr. Heather Tucker is a native to Southwest Missouri. She grew up on a diversified livestock operation in Galena, MO. Heather raised and showed Polled Hereford cattle, sheep, and llamas. She was very involved with FFA and was a past State Vice President. Her undergraduate was attained at C of O and worked on the dairy farm. She obtained a Masters in reproduction at SMSU and graduated University of Missouri Veterinary School in 2002.
Dr. Tucker, her husband, and daughter live in Buffalo, MO, where they have a beef cattle operation. Her daughter is active in 4-H and shows cattle, horses, rabbits, and poultry. Subsequently, Dr. Tucker is a co-leader of the 4-H club and participant of the Dallas County fair board. The families summers are spent showing livestock, trail riding across the US, and kayaking on the Bennet Springs River.
