Dr. Cauthen was raised in Hokes Bluff, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has two dogs, Rex and Lilac, and two rescue cats, Ellie and Orca. She enjoys surgery and bonding with clients through their pets. In her spare time, she loves reading, slacklining, and exploring new places to hike/kayak. Her dream career is to one day work with chimpanzees [citation].