Dr. Ashley K. Ashley Kotinek, DVM, is a native Texan who grew up in Houston and Austin with her sisters and a menagerie of pets that has included dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and even a marsupial. Luckily Jonathan, her husband, also shares her love for animals, so she continues to be surrounded by many pets. Dr. Kotinek and her husband have two children: Noah and Samuel. Dr. Kotinek graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in May of 2005. Prior to receiving her DVM from Texas A&M, Dr. Kotinek also completed a B.S. in Biomedical Science in 2000 and an M.S. in Biotechnology with a certificate in Business in August 2001, both at Texas A&M. Dr. Kotinek's professional memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association. She is also a member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students.