General Practice and Emergency Veterinarian

Having been born and raised in Texas, Melissa grew up knowing she would be a veterinarian. Once she was old enough, Melissa began tailoring her education and goals in order to make her dreams a

reality becoming involved as a teenager.

Shortly after her high school graduation, she moved to Austin obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in

Biology from The University of Texas. After her undergraduate schooling, Melissa took a break from her studies to immerse herself in the veterinary world and attain more hands-on experience preparing herself for veterinary school. During that time, she worked primarily in general practice as well as emergency medicine. After enjoying her time in the field, she jumped back into the ‘school scene’ intent on pursuing a Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine, but was accepted to St. George’s University in Grenada prior to graduation.

Living in an entirely different country over 4,000 miles from family, she quickly learned the difference between an ‘essential’ and a ‘luxury’. Throughout her veterinary schooling, she explored multiple fields of medicine through her externships, including exotics, equine and integrative medicine, and even travelled to Africa to learn more about wildlife, conservation, and rehabilitation. Additionally, while in Grenada, she ended up meeting her husband in 2016, marrying in 2018, and embarking on their journey through his US immigration process.

After obtaining her lifelong dream, she moved to Florida and completed an internship in

emergency medicine. Shortly after, her husband was finally able to join her after their 3-

year-long immigration process. Since then, she has been trying to find her niche in the wide world of veterinary medicine, alternating between general practice with exotic care, and emergency medicine. 

Ultimately, Melissa feels truly fortunate to have her career in veterinary medicine, being able to help those without a voice.

2619 Alexander Pl #308, Clearwater, FL 33763 | 979-218-0869 | m.brock.0586@gmail.com