Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Scott Read was inspired to become a veterinarian at a young age while on a Boy Scout's outing. Once the boys had packed into one of the hospital's exam rooms, the veterinarian instructed several of the children to stand at different doors and then had them open or close the doors at certain times. "This was his way of showing us how the heart worked," he recalls. "I knew at that moment I wanted to become a veterinarian."Dr. Read began volunteering at a clinic cleaning kennels and walking dogs while he was still in high school in Savannah, MO. While enrolled at Missouri Western State University, he worked his way up to becoming a veterinary assistant. In 1997, he completed his undergraduate studies in biology and chemistry. He then enrolled at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine, earning his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2001.After graduating, Dr. Read returned to practice at a clinic in St. Joseph for five years before joining the team at Eagle Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in August of 2006. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include dentistry and surgery."The bond formed with a pet after caring for them while being sick or injured is one of the most satisfying parts of my job," he says. "Just seeing them respond to treatment, being up walking around, perky and eating again is a reward. Not only does this strengthen the bond between the owner and pet, but with me as well."Dr. Read and his wife Traci have two sons and a daughter. The family is enhanced by their many pets: a Doberman Pinscher, Achilles; an English Lab, Phoebe; an Australian Shepherd, Sydney; a French Bulldog, Gumbo; a Cockapoo, Sully; a Chihuahua-Yorkie mix, Gucci; a Chihuahua-Cairn Terrier mix, Rubie; and four cats Otis, Kiwi, Chainey, and Dipstick (AKA Legoless). Dr. Read spends his free time attending sporting events, watching his children play sports, and going to the movies or working on new recipes
