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DVM

Bob Shoup

Bob Shoup

DVM

Bob Shoup

After graduating from Oklahoma State University's Veterinary School in 1982, I began my career working with a solo practitioner in Catoosa. A few years later, we became partners, and over the next 40 years, we grew the practice to include eight veterinarians. In 2020, I sold my interest in the practice to my partner's son and gradually reduced my schedule to 2-3 days per week until fully retiring last fall.

Though retired, I have remained active in the veterinary field. I am a member of the Tulsa County Veterinary Medical Association, a managing partner in the Animal Emergency Clinic of Tulsa, and serve on an advisory committee for the OSU Veterinary School.

My wife, Terri, and I have been married for 39 years and have lived in the Owasso area for 30 years, where we raised our two children, Rob and Stephanie. Now "empty nesters," we share our home with three dogs and two cats. Two of our dogs, Rose and Aspen, are Golden Retrievers who, alongside Terri, volunteer for therapy work at hospitals, nursing homes, and juvenile court cases. I’m incredibly proud of the comfort and support they provide to those in need. Our third dog, Dottie, is an English Setter and my companion for quail hunting—one of my favorite outdoor activities. I’ve always enjoyed watching hunting dogs work and being out in nature.

Both of our children live in the Tulsa area and, unsurprisingly, they are dog lovers too—each with several dogs of their own! Our two granddaughters are nearly perfect and seem to be following in their parents’ (and pets’) footsteps with their love of animals.

After nearly a year of full retirement, SAHO offered me the opportunity to work one day a week at their office, and I’m thrilled to be back in the groove. SAHO has state-of-the-art facilities, a fantastic staff, and a team of caring and talented veterinarians. I especially enjoy discussing cases with the younger veterinarians, whose brilliance gives me great confidence in the future of our profession.

After all these years, I feel truly blessed to still be doing what I love—working in my dream job.