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Emily Gocke-Smith, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Emily Gocke-Smith completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 1998 and went on to complete her Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2002 on a US Army Scholarship. Dr. Gocke worked as a small animal veterinarian in Southern California (Twenty-nine Palms Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command) and in Hawaii (Schofield Barracks) before moving to Montana. Dr. Gocke has a special interest in ophthalmology and backyard hens and enjoys camping, gardening, jogging, and hiking.

Additional Training:

  • VMX Conference, February 3-7, 2018
  • Managing Medical & Surgical Problems (IVS) – March 13-16, 2017
  • Drug Therapy in Practice (IVS) – When to Use, Why, and How Much? – July 2016
  • Managing Common Ocular Problems – March 2014
  • North American Veterinary Conference – January 2013
  • VIN Backyard Poultry Medicine Course – November 2012
  • North American Veterinary Conference – January 2011
  • Ophthalmic Surgery (Cornea) Laboratory – January 2011
  • BFAH Oncology Continuing Education Seminar – July 2010
  • BFAH Dentistry Continuing Education Seminar – August 2009
  • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Annual Conference – March 2009
  • IDEXX “The ADR Cat – Could It Be Pancreatitis?” – November 2008
  • AAHA Annual Conference – March 2007
  • AAHA Vaccine Audio Conference – February 2007
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Conference – July 2006
  • VCA Antech Gastroenterology Seminar – April 2006
  • AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines Audio Conference – March 2006
  • Western Veterinary Conference – February 2006
  • AAHA Annual Conference – March 2005
  • AAHA Ultrasound Laboratory – March 2005
  • AAHA Parasite Control Guidelines Audio Conference – March 2005
  • 2005 Pacific Regional Veterinary Command Veterinary Medical Conference – February 2005
  • Western Veterinary Conference – February 2004
  • Military Veterinary Clinical Proficiency Course – May 2003
  • Pathology for Clinical Veterinarians, DoDMWDVS, Lackland AFB – May 2003
  • AAHA Annual Conference – March 2003
  • Western Veterinary Conference – February 2003
Dr. Emily Gocke-Smith, DVM