A Tennessee native, Dr. Trent Stephens, DVM, PharmD, MS, DACVS, started his education with a Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and chemistry at Western Kentucky in 1999 and a Doctor of Pharmacy at Stanford University in 2003. Working as pharmacist, he finalized his education with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in 2007 and earned Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Auburn University in 2011. Dr. Stephens is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Dr. Stephens completed his general internship at Mississippi State University in 2008 and then returned to Auburn University for a small animal surgery residency in 2011. At the conclusion of his residency, he was asked stay on as an assistant professor in surgery. During this time, he worked closely soft tissue, oncology, and orthopedic services. After departing Auburn, he accepted a faculty surgical position as professor of soft tissue and oncology at North Carolina State University from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Stephens joined Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialist in the Summer 2016, which is now known as CASE.
Dr. Stephens case load is orthopedic biased with strong emphasis in traumatology/fracture fixation, pathology of knee, and elbow dysplasia. Dr Stephens has attended numerous education seminars and classes to ensure you pet is getting the most current treatment options.
Dr. Stephens’s residency and time in academia has afforded him a great deal of general surgery, soft tissue reconstruction, and oncology experience. While at Auburn he worked closely with one founding surgeons of the of Veterinary Cancer Society and Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology. Two years of faculty experience at NC State has afforded Dr. Stephens additional mentorship and a great deal of exposure to numerous soft tissue and oncology cases.
Dr. Stephens additional roles in the hospital include Director of Surgical Service and Surgical Intern Coordinator.