Dr. Debbie D. Barton graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1979.  Since graduation, she practiced a short time in Bend, Oregon, and then moved to Boise, Idaho where she has been practicing since 1980.

Dr. Barton’s practice interests include general practice for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets.  She has a special interest in pet behavior, and enjoys helping owners deal with a wide variety of behavior issues through counseling and behavior medicine programs.

Involvement in organized veterinary medicine has included work for the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association, the Southwest Idaho Veterinary Medical Association, and the Boise Academy of Veterinary Practitioners.  She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Humane Society in Boise.  In 1999 she was honored as the Idaho Veterinarian of the Year.

Dr, Barton is attending Gonzaga University, pursuing her Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership.  She hopes to apply her new skill and knowledge to her work in the veterinary profession, and other activities in the future.

In her spare time, Dr. Barton spends time with her two college age daughters, when they are not busy with their studies and extracurricular activities.  Jasper, her Golden Retriever tries to keep her in good shape, while her three cats, Daisy, Lucy, and Bonk, are sure she gets her naps. Chipper, her cockatiel, conducts morning serenades, usually way to early in the morning.

Dr. Barton looks forward to continuing her work to help owners with their pet health concerns, knowing that each pet is a very unique, treasured member of the family.