Dr. Heather Vaught

"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." -Confucius

Professional Interests:
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Emergency medicine, Internal medicine, Oncology, Shelter medicine, Wildlife medicine

Personal Interests:

Hiking and backpacking, swimming, pet therapy, cooking, reading, traveling

Education:

BS in Neuroscience from College of William and Mary
DVM from Cornell University

I had several "pocket pets" (hamsters and gerbils) growing up as well as a beloved goldfish that lived for 13 years, but my true inspiration for becoming a veterinarian came from the many childhood visits to my aunt's and uncle's farm.
I spent every waking hour grooming and riding the horses, searching for newborn kittens in the hayloft, and running around with the dogs. I have dreamed of becoming a veterinarian for as long as I can remember, and with lots of love and support from my family and friends, I am truly blessed to have accomplished this goal. I cannot imagine spending my life doing anything else.