If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, Dr. Elizabeth Luria is one of the best in the biz. After joining the Newberry Animal Hospital doctors' group earlier this year, she has become the one that members of our NAH family turn to for knowledge and trust when their pets are fighting through the unimaginable. Dr. Luria's expertise in internal medicine and critical care has truly graced her with the title of "life-saver", and Marketing Manager Olivia just couldn't wait to learn how that came to be when they both sat down to talk vet med in this newest installment of our DVM Interview Series:
Olivia: Dr. Luria, your passion for pets is so apparent around here that it's hard for me to even remember a time seeing you without one. What is your earliest memory of a pet in your life?
Dr. Luria: I don’t recall a time when I wasn’t 100% obsessed with animals. When I was about 4 years old my mom took me to the local shelter to pick out a cat to add to the family. We decided on a gorgeous Calico, and I named her Ariel after The Little Mermaid. I don’t know if Ariel appreciated how I expressed my toddler obsession with kitties, but she was a beloved family pet and she helped spark my understanding of these majestic creatures.
OE: Is there something about you that most people do not know, but would be surprised to hear?
EL: Over the past two years I have been taking the time to learn a new skill: playing the banjo! I had previously never played a musical instrument, but always had the draw to music. Give me another few years and you'll be able to come see me play at local venues. My dream would be to play in a bluegrass/folk band at Lightnin’ Salvage @ Satchel’s!
OE: If you could go back and have five minutes with your ‘younger self’, how would you use that time, or what would you say?
EL: 5 minutes would not be long enough, but I’d probably tell myself to stop studying so much. Pay less attention to the things others think you should be doing and focus on your passions. I can’t say I have any regrets, and studying hard has certainly led me to the path of becoming a veterinarian, but I think I could have enjoyed the journey a little more!
OE: How do you want the world to be different because YOU lived in it?
EL: I want to share joy and kindness with the word, and my hope is to have the biggest impact on the people I interact with daily - family, friends, work family, and clients. Perhaps this doesn’t necessarily change the world, but kindness definitely makes it better!
OE: When you find yourself with a sudden amount of free time unexpectedly, how do you spend it?
EL: I love to spend my free time in nature. I frequently visit the local springs and go swimming or kayaking. I also enjoy trail riding with my horse. With enough free time, I love visiting national parks and hiking.
OE: Thank you for your interview! We always end it with a favorite quote. What is yours?
EL: “Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something.” - Jake the Dog from Adventure Time
Want to learn more about other DVMs in our doctor group? Check out the rest of our DVM Interview Series:
Dr. White (Main Street) | Dr. Gruntmeir (Springhill) | Dr. Morris-Roberts (Holistic) | Dr. McCormick (Newberry)
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