Metzler Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Jodie Smith is a recent NYC transplant to Clearwater, Florida, where she lives with her husband, son, black Lab, and three kitties. She brings over 25 years of veterinary experience to her new home.
At age 11, she lost her first beloved dog to a uterine infection—an event that set her on the path to becoming a veterinarian. Her mission has always been to prevent the suffering of animals by providing their families with knowledge and compassionate care to help their pets live healthier lives.
A summa cum laude graduate of NYU with a B.A. in Biology, Dr. Smith went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University, graduating magna cum laude. She then returned to Astoria, NY, where she rejoined the small, two-doctor practice she had worked at before vet school. Over the next 23 years, this practice, along with its clients and pets, became like family to her. She grew from a new associate to an owner/partner, helping expand the practice to over five doctors and playing a key role in creating a new, larger facility. She built relationships with multiple generations of families and their pets.
Dr. Smith believes the best veterinarians are like the “family doctors” of the past. “We are there for your furbaby and your family from cradle to grave, helping through the best times and the hardest.”
“I love challenging cases, but as our pets live longer, I am also focused on palliative and end-of-life care. We need to treat the treatable, but we must also provide compassion and dignity when treatments can no longer improve quality of life. Our pets live in the moment, and we must ensure they have the best life possible.”
Dr. Smith has now found the perfect fit at Metzler. Her medical expertise complements Dr. Dorian’s specialty surgical skills, providing stability and continuity for clients and their pets. She is excited to have found her new purpose in Clearwater!
2720 Summerdale Dr., Clearwater, FL 33761 | 727-669-7221 | metzlerveterinaryhospital.com | metzlerVH@nva.com
