Baton Rouge, LA - Dr. Tyra Davis-Brown
needs your vote to win the 2014 America’s
Favorite Veterinarian.
America's Favorite
Veterinarian contest strives to recognize the work of veterinarians from
all industries. Veterinarians keep our pets healthy.
Davis is a 1999 Graduate of SU College of Agricultural,
Family and Consumer Sciences in Animal Science and a 2003 graduate of Tuskegee
University School of Veterinary Medicine.
America’s Favorite Veterinarian is
a nationwide contest created by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
(AVMF) to identify and celebrate extraordinary veterinary professionals
practicing in all areas of veterinary medicine from private practice to public
health, agriculture to academia. This contest honors and recognizes those
entrusted to preserve and protect the health and well-being of animals and to
celebrate the special relationships pet owners share with their veterinarians.
Dr. Davis grew up in a rural south Louisiana town
of New Iberia, and earned a scholarship to Southern University in Animal
Science, and was accepted into the university’s Honors College. For the first time in her life, she considered
a career in veterinary medicine despite her dream of becoming a physician or
researcher.
After attending a summer internship at the
University of Missouri and visiting Tuskegee University, Davis was convinced
that she wanted to become a Veterinarian. After graduating she worked briefly
with USDA/ARS and it solidified her desire to work with large animals, leading
her to veterinary school in the fall of 1999.
She undertook large animal and equine research at MIZZOU and the
USDA/Agricultural Research Service, but was steered by fate to the mixed animal
practice focus. Upon graduating from Tuskegee
University School of Veterinary Medicine, she
landed
a job with Dale Peyroux, in Hammond, La, and commends Peyroux for taking her under
his wing and helping her “to become the veterinarian she is today.”
“My journey has taught me that sometimes in
order to find our true self we must step outside what seems to be comfortable
and accept possible life changing opportunities without reservation. Accepting
that scholarship to Southern was one of the best decisions I have made in my
life,” Davis said.
"Dr. Davis should be America's Favorite
Vet because of her work ethic, kindness, and commitment to animal care. At
Hammond Animal Hospital Dr. Davis and her staff provide their patients with
affordable and top notch care. Dr. Davis makes every patient feel comfortable
and is very detailed in explaining the best options for my pet. Not only is Dr.
Davis a community hero she is an advocate for Pet Education and Wellness. I
have witnessed Dr. Davis carpool pets for Senior citizens in the community who
do not have the transportation to make important visits to the clinic. Dr.
Davis also offers house services for her clients who are unable to make
scheduled appointments due to irregular circumstances. I have the upmost
respect for Dr. Davis and she should be chosen as America's Favorite
Vet."--Teirsen.
For further detail, contact Renita
W. Marshall, DVM/Associate Professor, Animal Science
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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