Our Staff

Elizabeth D. Shuler, DVM

Dr. Beth Shuler is a Big Stone Gap native and a graduate of Powell Valley High School’s class of 1998.  She attended University of Virginia’s College at Wise and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2002. She then moved to Knoxville, TN to attend the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2006. After graduation she stayed in Tennessee to start her career at a multi doctor practice in Maryville, TN where she practiced for 3 years.  Dr. Shuler then pursued her dream to move home to Virginia and open her own practice.  She did veterinary relief work for a year while planning for Powell Valley Animal Hospital.

Dr. Shuler’s scholarly work was featured in a 2006 issue of Veterinary Medicine along with Dr. Karen Tobias. Dr. Shuler is a member of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Kennel Club, Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Dr. Shuler currently lives in Big Stone Gap along with her with her husband, Dr. Brandon Tester of Tester Chiropractic, and her three dogs and two cats. She also serves on the board of directors for the Wise County/City of Norton Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys being with her family and is a member of the UVA Wise Singers in her spare time. She enjoys yoga, live music, cooking and reading and can be found at Bristol Dragway racing mustangs on summer weekends.