Derrick was born and raised in Abilene, TX. He attended Abilene Christian University for his undergraduate education where he majored in Animal Science and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine for his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following graduation, Derrick was an associate veterinarian at the Spur Veterinary Hospital in Spur, TX for two years until a strong north wind blew him south to the Hill Country. His professional interests include equine dentistry, lameness, and general equine and food animal medicine. He has received training in medical acupuncture for both large and small animals. He and his wife, Laura, have three boys that keep them very busy and contribute to increasing gray hair: Braddock, Weston, and Stratton.
Professional Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Texas Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Equine Practitioners
- American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- Texas Equine Veterinary Association