Dr. Sam Miller is a 1991 graduate of Texas A&M University and has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 30 years. He began practice in McAllen, Texas, and owns a five-doctor small animal practice in Houston.
During his time in McAllen, his primary focus was small animal medicine and surgery, with some mixed animal work, as well as after-hours emergency work. He also was actively involved with the local shelter in establishing the early spay/neuter and wellness
programs. In 1995, he moved back to his hometown of Houston and began working at the Village Veterinary Clinic, which he eventually bought in 1998.
Shortly after moving to Houston, he became involved in organized veterinary medicine as a board member of the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association, eventually becoming president. It was during this time that he truly came to realize the importance
of organized veterinary medicine.
In September 2008, Dr. Miller found himself leading the veterinary response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, which caused significant damage to the Houston/Galveston area. Working closely with city and state officials, they were able to respond to the
needs of the veterinary community to address the animal-related issues caused by the disaster. As a result of his leadership, he was recruited to work with local and state officials to develop disaster response guidelines for the city and state. For
his efforts, Dr. Miller was recognized with an Outstanding Achievement Award by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.