Dr. Ben Lifsey, Jr., is a native of Jackson, TN. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Master of Science degree in Environmental Toxicology, and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Lifsey is a second generation Jackson veterinarian, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Ben Lifsey, Sr., who retired in 1999 after providing the community with veterinary care at Lifsey Animal Clinic for 42 years. Dr. Lifsey is a member of the American Veterinary Association and the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association [citation][3][5].