Dr. Steins joined Friendly Animal Clinic in July of 2023. She has over 20 years' experience in the veterinary field and has worked in every position in a veterinary clinic from kennel staff to veterinarian. She graduated from MS State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, and completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship and two surgical internships in the years following graduation. Her professional interests and passions include feline medicine and behavior, as well as the many facets of pain control. She has completed the American Association of Feline Practitioners' program to be a certified "Cat Friendly Veterinarian," and is also Fear Free® Certified for both canine and feline patients. Dr. Steins is currently working on an advanced certification program to become a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP), which includes over 90 hours of continuing education specific to pain control, a rigorous examination, as well as multiple case reports and a skills certification in interdisciplinary pain management, to earn this specialty designation. She strives to make you and your pet's veterinary experience as stress-free and comfortable as possible [citation].