Outstanding Veterinary Impact Awards' Veterinarian Honoree
Dr. Elise Jones is the owner of Stable & Stock Veterinary Services located in Lascassas, Tennessee. Get to know Dr. Elise through this Honoree Q&A:
What inspired you to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine? I loved caring for horses.
What does a typical day entail for you? There’s no such thing as a typical day in my line of work. Farm calls vary widely, encompassing everything from annual vaccinations to surgeries, chiropractic care, Chinese medicine, and emergency services. My day begins at 7:00 AM and continues until all tasks are completed. I care for a herd of over 40 animals, including horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens, in addition to my patients. I am currently working to balance my time between my new clinic and farm visits.
Quote you live by: “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”
If you could change one aspect of your field or industry, what would it be? An unrealistic goal would be to have more hours in the day. While I would love to achieve a better work-life balance, the demands of caring for animals often don’t align with our schedules.
Favorite Animal/ Pet? It’s hard to pick a favorite child. I love all my horses, my two Frenchies (Rizzy and Herman) and my cat (Meerkat).
