Dr. Baker joined the Ayers Animal Hospital crew in January of 2009, but has been a practicing veterinarian since graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine In 1993. She’s one of our three Auburn University graduates Dr. Baker’s dream while growing up on a 200-acre farm in Olive Hill, Kentucky, was always to be a veterinarian. On the farm, she learned early on the value of caring for animals of many species, having raised chickens, goats, cows, horses, cats and several beloved canine companions. A Kentuckian through and through, Dr. Baker was valedictorian of her high school graduating class at West Carter and attended Morehead State for her BS in Pre-Vet. She holds current, active licenses to practice veterinary medicine in West Virginia and Kentucky. She also has experience in riding and showing horses, and her love of horses continues to this day... Dr. Baker’s areas of interest within veterinary medicine are surgery (especially soft tissue surgery), internal medicine, endoscopy and exotic animal medicine. She loves that each day in practice is different, with all new challenges and learning opportunities. When asked what she loved about the field, Dr. Baker said, “I love that the field gives me the chance to serve my community, both our animal friends and their human families. I get the chance to help our patients and their families in both good times and bad, and I strive to keep up with the cutting edge of veterinary medicine so I can provide the best medicine and treatment possible.” Dr. Baker’s home consists of her human family: her father, Carmel, and her partner of 16 years, Fran. She also loves spending time with her three nieces, two nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and a small army of cousins. She also has a furry family made up of her three cats, Allie, Lucas, and Storm. Outside of work, Dr. Baker enjoys fishing, hiking, traveling, Bible study, and spending time with her family and friends.