Veterinarian Overview
Michele says that becoming a veterinarian wasnt really a conscious choiceit was more like a calling! She knew she was going to be a vet from the time she was three years old, and hasnt looked back since. Now shes a licensed veterinarian and the co-owner of Mission Veterinary Hospital! Dr. Fuentes was born and raised in San Antonio with her two sisters. Her parents always supported her dog habit, and Michele decided to enroll in veterinary school. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, then stayed at A&M to receive her CVM veterinary degree, graduating in 1996. After interviewing all over Texas, she chose Mission Veterinary Hospital and has been here ever since! As a vet, Michele loves working with patients as well as owners, and loves the joy in a pet owners face when they know their furry friend is better. Medically, shes passionate about internal medicine and enjoys the testing and digging required to reach the solution to a problem. Dr. Fuentes has three children: Sammy, Gabe, and Mia. The family also has two pets: Agatha and Athena, which are both four-year-old Boxers
