Congratulations! Dr. Smith was recently nominated as 2008's "Best Veterinarian in America". Her nomination was submitted to the Morris Animal Foundation as part of the "Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet" essay contest to honor America's best veterinarians.  We are so proud of her!

Born and raised in Denver, Dr. Smith is now happily settled in Ft. Collins with her adopted family, including three rowdy cats and a dear older house rabbit.  In addition, Patrick (the young energetic blue belton Llewelin Setter owned by Jeff and Dr. Cat Cross) joins Dr. Smith at home on a regular basis in a mutually beneficial "shared custody" agreement. All involved agree that with "The P"-- it takes a village! 

During her life, Gracie Marie (a rescued orange belton English Setter) was a cherished companion to Dr.Smith and a constant presence at Friendship Hospital. The Gracie Fund was established in memory of our Gracie Marie to contribute to the medical care of Friendship patients in cases of extensive illness and financial hardship. Gracie lives on through our beautiful memories of her and the generosity of those who continue to donate in her loving memory.

Dr. Smith's career in veterinary medicine was inspired originally by her passion for domestic companion rabbits. She also brings to her work a love for all companion animals and the people who love them, as well as an enthusiasm for medicine and preventive health care. Dr. Smith has special interests in internal medicine, endocrinology, preventive care, nutrition, and rabbit medicine.

Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Smith put her Bachelor and Master's degrees in human nutrition to good use for ten years practicing as a registered dietitian for the dairy industry.  Dr. Smith is a founding member of the Northern Colorado chapter of the House Rabbit Society and volunteers regularly to provide their veterinary care.  She spends her free time with friends and family.  She relishes her work at Friendship Hospital for Animals and plans to make it her long term professional home.