Dr. Kirk Esmond, founder of Josey Ranch Pet Hospital in Carrollton, TX, is the recipient of the TVMA Companion Animal Practitioner of the year award. He received his Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from TAMU in 1983, his B.S. in Veterinary Science in 1985, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1987. He has been involved with the breeding and showing of AKC registered dogs for the last 40 years. He offers full diagnostic reproduction services for canines and His interest in reproduction has spanned his 30 year career. Dr. Esmond is also currently employed by Zoetis as their reproductive technical consultant and the national trainer for all new semen freezing centers.