Dr. Tucker is a 1995 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his undergraduate education from Huntingdon College and Auburn University. He started as an associate at Green Springs Animal Clinic and Hoke Animal Clinic in 1995. He became an owner in 2000. Dr. Tucker and his wife Emily have two daughters, one dog, and one cat. He enjoys fishing, retriever training, golf, kayaking, and woodworking [citation].