Laura Cauthen is a Mount Vernon, Texas native. She received her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M–Commerce and completed her DVM degree at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She spent three years acting as Chief of Staff in a Tyler area veterinary practice before founding Animal Medical Center of Tyler in 2011. Dr. Cauthen has a special interest in oncology, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice, especially forming lifelong relationships with clients and their pets. Dr. Cauthen has been married to her husband Jason for 16 years, and they have four children: Journey, age 12; Lillie age 8; Luke, age 5; and Beau, age 4. Dr. Cauthen and her family are members of Dayspring United Methodist Church. When not at work, Dr. Cauthen is an avid tennis player and enjoys spending time with her extended family. She is a member of several veterinary organizations, including the East Texas Veterinary Medical Association (ETVMA) and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) [citation].