Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. After graduation, she moved back home to Texas where she completed a residency in feline practice at Just Cats Veterinary Services in The Woodlands, TX. Dr. Smith is currently pursuing board certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. 

Dr. Smith is on the executive board of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association and currently volunteers on their Student Engagement Committee. She has previously volunteered on their Feline Welfare and Conference Planning Committees. 

Dr. Smith is Fear Free Certified. She has also completed her Cat Friendly Veterinarian certificate via the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Her passion is low-stress handling and improving the cat's experience in the clinical setting. 

Dr. Smith earned her bachelor's degree in Animal & Veterinary science from Clemson University where she graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors. While in college, she was on the Clemson University Equestrian Team and during her senior year, she was the Hunt Seat Team Captain.

While in veterinary school, she received the Feline Veterinary Medical Association’s Student Award for the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. 

Dr. Smith’s special areas of interest include internal medicine, welfare, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. She particularly enjoys caring for senior cats and improving their quality of life. She is committed to providing the highest quality care for her feline patients and clients.

Dr. Smith shares her home with her three cats-Newt Scamander, Teddy, and Princess Kate. She has a 27-year-old horse named Money Man whom she is convinced is the love of her life. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, birding, drinking coffee, and gardening.