Thomas Faulkenbery
Veterinary Technician, Shadowing Student
Thomas grew up in Ashland, Mississippi, where he cared for dogs and horses since he was a young boy. Those early experiences helping animals to live happy, healthy lives made a permanent impression on him. Thomas has always known that he wanted to learn more so that he could help as many of the earth’s creatures as he possibly could! Now, he gets to gain hands-on experience here at the hospital while he’s applying for veterinary school.
After attending Northeast Mississippi Community College, Thomas earned his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University. Currently, he’s in the application process with Mississippi State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Thomas joined the Willow Bend Animal Clinic family in May of 2019 in order to complete shadowing hours for his veterinary school application and gain hands-on experience in the field, and he couldn’t be happier with his choice. He’s found that he particularly likes going on farm calls, assisting with surgeries, and studying laboratory results.
Thomas’s interests away from the clinic include hunting, fishing, riding horses, and tending to his cows. He has six horses that he rides on the weekends, and he also shares his life with a poodle named Zoe, Bailey the Great Dane, and a Black Lab named Billy.