Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Boyer Promotes Collegiality in El Paso

Dr. Boyer has been actively involved with local and state veterinary associations since graduating in 2012.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:52pm

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Dr. Lauren Boyer has been a small animal veterinarian in El Paso, Texas since 2012. She currently works at Kern Place Veterinary Hospital and is passionate about promoting collegiality within the veterinary profession. Dr. Boyer has been actively involved with the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association (EPVMA) since 2012, including serving as EPVMA President in 2015. She also serves on the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) Executive Committee and has held leadership roles on various TVMA committees.

Why it matters

Dr. Boyer's involvement in local and state veterinary associations demonstrates her commitment to supporting the veterinary community and encouraging newer generations of veterinarians to engage in organized veterinary medicine. Her collaborative leadership style and ability to balance a fulfilling career with family life serve as an inspiration for other veterinarians.

The details

In addition to her work at Kern Place Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Boyer helps out at a few other veterinary practices in El Paso. She serves on the Advisory Board at Trinity First Day School and is passionate about promoting collegiality within the veterinary profession. Dr. Boyer has been actively involved with the EPVMA since 2012, including serving as EPVMA President in 2015. She has also been part of the EPVMA Banquet Committee and served on the task force responsible for hiring EPVMA's current executive director. About 3 years ago, Dr. Boyer started an El Paso DVM mom's group as an affiliate of EPVMA, which has led to increased active membership within EPVMA.

  • Dr. Boyer graduated from the University of Missouri CVM in 2012.
  • Dr. Boyer has been a small animal veterinarian in El Paso, Texas since 2012.
  • Dr. Boyer served as EPVMA President in 2015.
  • Dr. Boyer completed the TVMA Power of 10 Leadership Program in 2019.
  • Dr. Boyer served two terms on the TVMA Board of Directors representing West Texas veterinarians.

The players

Dr. Lauren Boyer

A small animal veterinarian in El Paso, Texas who has been actively involved with the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association (EPVMA) and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) since graduating from the University of Missouri CVM in 2012.

Kern Place Veterinary Hospital

The veterinary hospital where Dr. Lauren Boyer currently works.

El Paso Veterinary Medical Association (EPVMA)

The local veterinary association in El Paso, Texas that Dr. Lauren Boyer has been actively involved with since 2012, including serving as EPVMA President in 2015.

Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA)

The state veterinary association that Dr. Lauren Boyer has held leadership roles on, including serving on the TVMA Executive Committee and the TVMA Board of Directors.

Trinity First Day School

The school where Dr. Lauren Boyer serves on the Advisory Board.

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What they’re saying

“I view myself as having a collaborative leadership style, and I believe women can be successful at having fulfilling careers as well as spending time with family as a wife and mother.”

— Dr. Lauren Boyer, Veterinarian

The takeaway

Dr. Lauren Boyer's involvement in local and state veterinary associations demonstrates her commitment to supporting the veterinary community and encouraging newer generations of veterinarians to engage in organized veterinary medicine. Her collaborative leadership style and ability to balance a fulfilling career with family life serve as an inspiration for other veterinarians.