Their encyclopedic knowledge of animal care, obvious love of their work, devotion to each other and larger than life personalities have made Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges, stars of “ Critter Fixers: Country Vets ,” national names .
Anyone who has watched their show — which returns soon for its sixth season — can see why the two are so popular.
The friends, who graduated from Fort Valley State University and then attended veterinary school at Tuskegee University , are always ready with a laugh, ribbing each other about football — Ferguson’s son played for Alabama but transferred to Florida State; Hodges is a Georgia fan — one’s aversion to chickens (Ferguson) and their dad jokes.
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And as Black veterinarians, they are aware how important their public image is. Fewer than 2% of veterinarians are African American, and the doctors see themselves as role models for the next generation.