Education: Auburn University - Bachelor of Science-Animal & Dairy Sciences

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master of Science-Pathobiology Accreditation: State of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama Activities: Alabama Veterinary Medical Association-Executive Committee, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Big Bend Veterinary Medical Association-past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Wildwood Presbyterian Church-Elder, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Advisory Board, Tallahassee Animal Service Center Board member and past chairman.Awards: Phi Zeta Honor Society for Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University’s President Award, Service Recognition-Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, Certificate of Appreciation from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry, Appreciation award for Service to the People of Northwest Alabama, FVMA Gold Star Service Award 2010

Personal: Dr. Hagood is married to Hallie and they have three wonderful children-Hannah, L.T. and Hank. They have 4 dogs- “Dexter”, “Buddy”, “Mae” and “Buck”, one cat “Miss Kitty” and one horse- “Loper”. Dr. Hagood owned and operated a veterinary practice in Tuscumbia, AL before returning to Auburn to further his education in the areas of pathobiology and epidemiology. While at Auburn, he worked with the Alabama State Veterinarian’s Office in the animal disease diagnostics and control department. After completing his M.S., Dr. Hagood joined North Florida Animal Hospital. In his spare time, Dr. Hagood enjoys camping, riding horses, fishing and hunting.