09/22/2026
Today, the world is a little darker...
On 9/21/26, we heard the tragic news that a beloved veterinarian took her life.
Cierra graduated from Texas A&M this past May, and joined an equine internship in Ocala, Florida. 4 short months...
Cierra was a friend. She was brilliant. She truly was "one of a kind." Our families are close. We showed horses together.
I post this today, to remind everyone to be KIND. Leadership is such an integral role.
is a group committed to supporting mental health of veterinarians. It stands for "Not One More Vet." It was created because the su***de rate in our profession is at an all time high. The pressures we endure on the daily are often unfathomable to many. The choices we have to make, the sleepless nights thinking "what if," the heart break.
We are only human at the end of the day. But, I promise, we do our best.
Today, someone lost a child. A child whose dream was to do nothing more than to help. A dream she devoted her entire life to.
We have to remember to support each other. To be kind. To be compassionate. Cierra was all of these things and more.
Today, we mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul. Today, we take a moment and think about the impact we make on others. Today, we take the day to remember Cierra.
To my clients and friends, THANK YOU. Thank you for the continued support. The support for balance of a wife / mom / veterinarian. God has blessed me with a village that supports me as a person first, and that is so rare in our profession these days.
Cierra, watch over all of my patients in heaven. I promise to forever be an advocate for good leadership and good mentorship.
