 Dr. Debbie ReedSoutheast Representative, Region 2 (Term: 2023-2026)
Debbie Reed, DVM, MPH is the Director of the Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville, KY, and is a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (’87), Western Kentucky University Department of Agriculture (’81,’85) and Western Kentucky University Department of Public Health (’10). Dr. Reed spent 18 years as a private practitioner in Gray Hawk, located in Jackson County, Kentucky where she owned a mixed animal practice. During her time in Gray Hawk, she worked in many areas of east Kentucky and was a part of a state-wide Animal Emergency Response Team. As Director of the Breathitt Veterinary Center, Dr. Reed has promoted the implementation of advanced testing methods, an expansion of testing missions, and the recruitment of new staff. Professional staff have increased the amount of internal research with support from the laboratory under her tenure. In 2017 Dr. Reed was honored with the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association’s Outstanding Veterinarian of the Year, the highest award the KVMA bestows on a member. In 2019 Dr. Reed became a part of the NAHLN Coordinating Council. Dr. Reed resides in Muhlenberg County, KY, and is the proud momma of two grown sons. Back to our teamBack to our team |
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