Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Baird is a second-generation Florida native from Dunedin. She studied at the University of South Florida and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida where she graduated with honors.
A strong advocate of professional enrichment and continuing education, Dr. Baird participates in a variety of seminars and educational clinics each year. She is a member and active participant in the county, state, and national veterinary associations, the Veterinary Information Network, International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, the American Veterinary Dental Society and World Vets.
Dr. Baird has accumulated a variety of experiences during her more than 20 years in practice, from small animal clinics to large corporately owned hospitals, emergency veterinary medicine and services to the humane society. While she enjoys all aspects of small animal and exotic pets medicine, Dr. Baird’s particular interests include skin and ear disease, internal medicine, preventive healthcare, analgesia and pain management, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Baird and the Country Oaks Animal Hospital staff are active in the community and support such groups as the Pinellas Animal Foundation, SPCA of Tampa Bay, Humane Society of Pinellas, Suncoast Animal League and various breed rescue groups. She and several of the hospital staff are certified through the Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) as a veterinary response team for emergencies & disasters.
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