Dr. Tyra Davis, is a dedicated veterinary professional, educator, and mentor with a passion for advancing veterinary medicine and education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern University and A&M College-Baton Rouge in 1999 before obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in 2003. She began her career at Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge and later expanded her expertise by earning a graduate certificate in Teaching in the Health Care Professions from Louisiana State University in 2019.

Currently, Dr. Davis serves as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Program Lead in the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) and Campus Veterinarian at Southern University. She is deeply involved in organized veterinary medicine, having served as President of the National Association for Black Veterinarians (2020-2021) and maintaining active memberships with the AVMA, LVMA, BRAVMA, MCVMA, Louisiana Equine Council, and the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators.

Beyond her academic and professional roles, Dr. Davis is a dedicated mentor, guiding pre-veterinary, veterinary technology, and veterinary students. She serves as a veterinary school application reviewer for Kira Talent and sits on the advisory board for veterinary technology at North Shore Community College. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she is committed to service and leadership.

Specialization area: Veterinary medicine, Animal Science

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