Braidee C. Foote, DVM received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of California-Davis in 2013. She completed rotating internships in small animal and large animal before pursuing specialty internships in both small animal (BluePearl, Tampa, FL) and large animal ophthalmology (New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania). Dr. Foote then completed a comparative ophthalmology residency at Iowa State University from 2017-2020 before joining the ophthalmology team at the University of Tennessee. Her special clinical interests include canine corneal diseases and equine ophthalmology. Her research interests include innovative surgical techniques, surgical outcomes, and ophthalmologic side effects of clinical therapies. She is passionate about teaching and continuing education. Dr. Foote enjoys competitive horseback riding (jumpers), as well as most outdoor activities including everything from stand-up paddle boarding, to cycling and hiking.