GETTING TO KNOW
Kim Eisenberg, DVM LOVE FOR ANIMALS, PEOPLE AND THE HILL COUNTRY by Sandra Lane
1. Dr. Kim Eisenberg works at Kerr County Veterinary 9. Dr. Eisenberg pretty much limits her practice to Hospital, 204 Cully Drive, which she founded in 2007.
small animals.
2. She knew at 5 years old she wanted to be a veter- 10. Except for one instance, “We got a call to treat
“ I like being part of the community and helping with furry family members.”
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Dr. Eisenberg grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. She received her bachelor’s and DVM degree from Texas A&M.
4. In addition to treating the furry clients in her clinic, she brings Clancy, an Australian Shepherd, to the office with her each day.
5. At the Kerr County Veterinary Hospital, the resident cat, Mo, a big grey cat, is there waiting to greet all who come through.
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Back at home, her quarter horse, Rhett, waits for her return each day. “He’s a true gentleman of a horse.” “I love horses and I began my practice in 2002 by treating horses.”
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Dr. Eisenberg decided to move here in 2007 because of the slower pace of living and the beautiful environment. “I love the out-of-doors, the rivers and the trails,” she said. “The climate is wonderful, and there is virtually no traffic. It’s just a beautiful area.”
8. She said a common misconception about vets is
that they are in this profession to make a lot of money. I would have chosen a more lucrative profession with less hazards if that were my main objective. My real motivation is to help the animals.”
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some kind of exotic antelope,” she said. “It was a young antelope and it had pneumonia. There was no one else available, so I was the only option.”
11. Dr. Eisenberg’s interests outside the office include
horseback riding (her favorite), ballet at the Kerrville School of Dance and participating in yoga classes.
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She gives back by getting college students connected with veterans. “I think it’s good for college students to develop a relationship with someone of a different generation.” She is working on this project with the assistance of Dr. Charles Hueber, Dean of Students at Schreiner University.
13. To those students interested in becoming a veter-
inarian, she offers these thoughts: “Keep an open mind about what aspect of practice you want to go into while you’re going through school,” she said. “Ask yourself, ‘Is this truly my passion?’ And don’t be afraid to pursue this goal.”
14. She said becoming a veterinarian is a good choice
if someone enjoys working with animals and is willing to get through school and do the work. “It’s not easy,” she said, “but there will always be a need for veterinarians. It’s a very honorable profession, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
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Dr. Eisenberg expressed her gratitude in being able to live and work in Kerrville. “It’s the best part of the state,” she said. “I like being part of the community and helping with furry family members.”
Photos: Top photo, Parastoo Nikravesh; dog, getty images
inarian. “It’s a wonderful profession,” she said. “It’s never boring. There is something different each day. I get excited about new developments in technology and also in clinical techniques.”