Veterinary medicine has evolved significantly over the past 50 to 60 years. Dr. Doyle “Bud” Cooper, who graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964, speaks to this evolution, from the emergence of specialists in the profession to pet owners considering their dogs and cats a part of the family. As he outlines these changes, he also shares his story of becoming a veterinarian; building, buying and selling multiple clinics during his 56 years in the profession; and how the people in his life shaped him.Dr. Cooper works at Northside Animal Hospital in Waco, Texas. He has owned and operated veterinary practices in Garland, Brownwood, San Antonio, and Waco, Texas.If you’re enjoying this podcast, we would love to hear from you. Write a review on Apple Podcasts. We love reading them, and if you have a minute to spare, we would love to read yours too. And if you have a story idea, email Dena Goldstein at DenaGoldsteinSTL@gmail.com.Support the show