Dr. Spear was born and raised on a Missouri beef farm where she found her love of caring for animals. She then attended the University of Missouri where she received her bachelor's in animal science and graduated from the Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Spear is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Christian Veterinary Missions. She stated, ''Pets are family, and helping people keep their pets happy and healthy is the best job'' [citation]