Florida veterinarian’s determination pays off after sacrificing for a better life for her son and a career in veterinary medicine.
Elizabeth “Dixie” Brown, DVM, didn’t long to be a veterinarian. Or a business owner. She just wanted to be successful.
Dr. Dixie Brown, left, and Erica Helbig, practice manager, East West Veterinary Care Center in Cape Coral, Fla., stand outside their newest hospital the day they received they keys in November 2013. Brown first bought a failing practice she turned into a success, then bought another location and still continues to expand. (PHOTO COURTESY OF EAST WEST VETERINARY CARE CENTER)…