Dr. Emily Kiel grew up in northwest Louisiana with a longing to care for animals. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College (IL) with a major in French and a minor in Biology. She graduated with honors from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 (Go Tigers!). She completed a small animal internal medicine internship at Riverlands Animal Hospital in LaPlace, LA. In 2017, she moved to Jensen Beach after practicing in Texas and loves being a Florida resident with the beautiful landscapes and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. She is a member of Phi Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and the Treasure Coast Veterinary Medical Association. Her special interests include anesthesia, pain management, cardiology, and end-of-life care. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is the long-term relationships built between the veterinarian, pet, and client. In her free time, Dr. Kiel enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends [citation].