Jerry Boothe, DVM

Hometown:           Eden, NC

Undergraduate:    Western Carolina University

Graduate:               North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Honors:                   Society of Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine

                                  Friends of NCVMA Human/Pet Bond Award

Dr. Boothe aspired to be a veterinarian as a young child while growing up on a farm. He began working at Eden Veterinary Hospital in 1993 while attending high school, and continued working here throughout college. After graduating NCSU's CVM he became a full time veterinarian at this practice in 2004. In 2009, Dr. Boothe bought Eden Vet Hospital and continues to provide compassionate and quality care to his clients.

Emily Thackston, DVM

Hometown:            Eden, NC

Undergraduate:    University of North Carolina Wilmington

Graduate:               Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University

Honors:                  Society of Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine

                                 School Ambassador, Mentoring Incoming Veterinary Program Students

Dr. Thackston completed an internship with Dr. Boothe at Eden Veterinary Hospital while in high school. This experience sparked her passion for veterinary medicine and set her on the path to where she is today. Dr. Thackston's academic journey was enriched by global experiences, including studying abroad in Ireland and extensive travel throughout Europe -- broadening her perspective on the world. Her clinical training included internships with animals of all sizes from horse farms in Kentucky to veterinary clinics in Florida.