Dr. Sam hails from the great state of Montana. She grew up in a military family moving all over the world, but one of her favorite places they were ever stationed was Omaha. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian and gravitated towards anything that involved animals. She attended Montana State University where she was a member of the Montana State Cheerleading Team and graduated with a degree in Animal Science in 2015. She then moved to Pullman, Washington, where she attended veterinary school at Washington State University (Go Cougs!). During her final year of school, she did a 2-week internship with Dr. Matt and the Millard Veterinary team, where she fell in love with the practice and the area all over again. Upon graduation, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to practice for a year, but the Midwest was calling, and she couldn't stay away for long Dr. Sam is also fear-free trained and certified, which allows her to use special techniques to reduce or remove anxiety triggers in the office. Outside of work, Dr. Sam loves to stay busy with just about any outdoor activity. She loves to golf, fish, hike, camp, and she's looking forward to exploring all that Nebraska has to offer! [citation]