Jeffrey J. Smith DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Smith grew up hoping he could be a veterinarian one day. He had a keen interest in animals and made a hobby out of using live traps to catch and release native animals for many years as a boy. Jeff longed to have a horse, but was only able to ride on special occasions like birthdays and scouting pack trips. Boy Scouts was another favorite of his, and allowed him to learn a good deal about animals through merit badges like Rabbit Raising and Animal Husbandry on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout.
On his way through High School and College the future Dr. Smith worked summers as a cowboy on ranches in Wyoming. During the school year he worked as a tutor, farm hand on a Dairy, and as kennel worker in a veterinary clinic. One thing that many people do not know about Dr. Smith is that he has practiced karate for nearly twenty years and is currently a third degree blackbelt with the Japanese Karate Federation.
Dr. Smith graduated from Cornell University in 1986. He completed an internship in Thousand Oaks, California in 1987, and stayed on for another year as an associate. Before opening MAH in 1991, Dr. Jeff worked in a small animal clinic, in an equine practice, and in an emergency clinic.
Dr. Smith came to Middletown with the hope of building a veterinary hospital that the community could be proud of. Little by little he cleaned up the property, added staff and equipment, and built-up the reputation of the hospital. The mission of the hospital is simple: Provide the best possible care to each patient and client.
Dr. Smith places a high value on continuing education and medical technology in order to offer the best care possible. His biggest challenge on a day to day basis is to keep the small business running smoothly--- unfortunately that sometimes means cutting into his time as a veterinarian!
He is the oldest of five brothers; of the other four, two are surgeons, one is an attorney, and one is a Major in the US Army.
Dr. Smith is married to Sheri, who helps manage the practice, and who cares for their two boys, Connor, 13, and Trevor, 11. In their free time the Smiths enjoy riding their horses, family outings, and sporting activities.
Brie Taylor, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Brie Taylor was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, with loving and supportive parents, family, and friends. She and her two brothers had many pets growing up which helped cultivate her love of animals and her dream to become a veterinarian. After receiving a B.S. in Biology from Oregon State University in 2002, she again attended Oregon State University where she obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She started here at Middletown Animal Hospital in July 2007 and has loved being apart of their veterinary team working on a variety of animals. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, three cats, Toledo, Gracie, and Morris, and Golden Retriever Kodi. She also loves to explore the outdoors and the diverse natural beauty California has to offer.
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