Terra Stines Smith, DVM

Dr. Terra is a graduate of North Carolina State University where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2015. She grew up on a small horse farm in Lincoln County, NC. She was home-schooled and began working in a mixed animal veterinary hospital as a junior in high school. Upon graduation Dr. Terra attended Gaston College where she received her veterinary technician degree. After working as a vet tech for several years, she returned to school to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Dr. Terra enjoys all areas of veterinary medicine, but especially enjoys working with small ruminants and horses. She lives on her family’s farm with her husband, Brad, 5 horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 4 dogs, 1 cat, 4 chickens, 2 pot-bellied pigs and 2 goats. She has participated in several short-term mission trips with Christian Veterinary Missions and enjoys sharing her love for Christ with others through veterinary medicine.