Dr. Blake Gibson graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021, followed by a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. His interest in behavioral medicine was initially spurred by experiences as a volunteer for the rehabilitation and enrichment of shelter dogs in both St. Louis, Missouri and Cleveland, Ohio. In veterinary school, he received multiple awards including recognition for outstanding service and exceptionally compassionate care in his clinical year. Dr. Gibson is excited to join the team at VCA Lexington Boulevard Animal Hospital and Texas Veterinary Behavior Services for his residency in behavioral medicine, where he will devote his skills to the treatment of patients with behavioral problems and serve as an educator for animal behavior and human-animal relationships. Outside of the profession, Dr. Gibson enjoys cooking and baking, reading, tabletop gaming, and hiking and training with his German Shepherd Dog, Kiro.