Lauren Rooney was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas. She went to Baylor University for undergrad and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her time there, she realized her love for small animals. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State in May of 2023. Her veterinary interests include ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, geriatric care, behavioral medicine, and dentistry. She married her husband, Michael, in December of 2021. In her spare time, Dr. Rooney loves to spend time with her family, play board games, and watch movies. Her pets include Murphy, a male Blue Merle Miniature Australian Shepherd born in 2016, and Angus, a female Black Labrador Retriever born in 2021. Favorite Quotes: "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." ~ A.A. Mi.