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Melissa Lafferty, DVM
Veterinarian
| Ever since I can remember I have wanted to be a veterinarian. My parents always were wondering what animal was going to be my next rescue project. I became a member of Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital in May of 2006. I received all of my undergraduate and doctoral education at the University of Missouri Columbia (Once a Tiger always a TIGER! MIZ-ZOU!) I grew up right here in the heart of Saint Charles and I can not be happier to be back. My husband and I are both from Saint Charles. We even came back here in 2004 to get married because most of our friends and family are from here. I am so ecstatic that I was able to make veterinary medicine my career. This job is very fulfilling for me. I love all the animals that I have been able to help so far. I can’t imagine myself in any other profession. Animals have always had a place in my heart. I currently have two cats and two dogs. Tiger and Lily are my 5-year-old cats. They absolutely live for each other. Lily is a grey and white long haired domestic and Tiger id a brown tabby. Blake is my 7-year-old, Husky mix; I adopted him from the humane society of Columbia, as a puppy, back in Feb of 2000. My husband teases me that I love Blake more than him, but Blake does listen really well! My newest addition Baci, which is Italian for kisses, is an 8-month-old Italian Mastiff. Most of my personal interests involve my children. I have a 17 month-old son who is absolutely adorable, but what mom wouldn’t say that. I also have a 5-year- old step daughter. I love to read, cook, camp, horseback ride and travel. I can’t wait to meet you and the animal members of your family. See you soon! |
