Meet yOur Team
veterinarians
hunter Smith, dvm
Owner
From a young age horses & rodeo were a big part of Dr. Smith’s life, something that stayed at the forefront of his mind as he progressed through schooling.
Upon graduating from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 he returned home to Carthage, MO and opened the doors to Smith Equine & Veterinary Services. While his love for horses has never wavered, he enjoys the challenges of mixed animal practice & is happy to serve livestock, equine and small animal clients.
He is a proud husband and girl dad to two beautiful daughters. In his spare time you can find him team roping, active in the community, and spending time with his family.
Joining the team in 2024 Dr. Barber brings unparalleled experience to our practice.
Graduating from Massey University in New Zealand she has been practicing small animal medicine in the 4-States area for 10 years. She has a love for all creatures having livestock, 2 dogs, 2 cats and even a tortoise.
While their animals keep them busy, she and her husband still find time to enjoy the outdoors. When not working you can find them gardening, fishing, hiking or traveling to new places.
Dustin Barber, DVM
veterinary assistants
Morgan Boecker
Morgan has been a vital part of our veterinary team since joining us in 2021. Growing up in NW Arkansas, rodeo and horses have been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. While she started running barrels at 4 years old, the rodeo trail paved her way through college across many events. Graduating with a Bachelors in Public Health She and her husband reside in Southwest Missouri happily owning two dogs and a few too many horses.
Caitlyn Philpot
A SW Missouri native, Caitlyn graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Animal Science in 2014. If you don’t find her on the back of a horse at a team roping or breakaway jackpot she is probably on the lake boating or trout fishing. A part of the team for 3 years now she is always excited for the next equine case although, we can’t forget to mention that she has a soft spot for dogs & is our resident crazy cat lady (and proud of it!).
Michelle Lee, RVT
Coming soon.
Beth Hurley
Coming soon.