Dr. Rucker is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, College of Veterinary Medicine and is a native of Staunton, IL. She grew up riding and showing Paso Fino horses and still enjoys trail riding today. She jumps at the chance to do any outdoor activity, especially boating and camping. Dr. Rucker was most attracted to the family atmosphere Brewer’s offers its clients, pets, and staff. She lives near Williamsville with her husband, Daniel, and her daughter, Emery, born in June of '22. She has a special interest in surgery and internal medicine of dogs and cats [citation][3].