Cowtown Animal Hospital

Full-Service Veterinary Hospital Located in Okeechobee, FL

Dr. Laurie Cook graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, earning honors in Large Animal Surgery and Rural Animal Medicine. After graduation, she practiced in Montana for a year and a half in a mixed-animal practice, where she focused primarily on equine medicine and surgery. In 1990, Dr. Cook returned back to Florida to marry her husband, Richard and to start a family having two sons, Brandon and Dylan. During this time, she balanced a demanding schedule practicing large animal medicine during the day while also working in small animal emergency medicine at night. Dr. Cook transitioned away from large animal practice in 1993 and spent the next eight years practicing small animal medicine in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. In 2001, Dr. Cook opened her first veterinary hospital, In Jupiter, Florida, where they lived and raised their two boys. After a decade of practice, and as their sons began college, Dr. Cook and her husband decided to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a farm. They sold their home and veterinary practice in Jupiter and relocated to Okeechobee. Both Dr. Cook and Richard share a passion for the outdoors, a deep love for animals, and an interest in hunting. In 2014, that passion led them to establish a Whitetail Deer Farm, combining their hobbies with a dedication to wildlife and conservation. Together, she and Richard focused not only on breeding exceptional whitetail genetics but also on educating children and young adults about wildlife appreciation and the deer industry through internships and volunteer programs. While developing their farm and being one of the only whitetail veterinary consultants in the state of Florida. Dr. Cook continued practicing small animal medicine at a local veterinary hospital. In 2021, Dr. Cook was given the opportunity to open the doors of Cowtown Animal Hospital where she continues to provide the highest level of veterinary care for the small animals in our community, embracing her special interest in internal medicine, dermatology and soft tissue surgery

Mission — At Cowtown Animal Hospital, our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care with compassion, integrity and a personal hometown touch. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of every pet we serve while building lasting relationships with the families who trust us with their care. Through education, communication, and advanced medical practices, we strive to ensure that every client feels informed, supported and confident in the care their pets receive