Born and raised in Farmington, Dr. Beard graduated from Bloomfield High School as part of the class of 2014. He went on to attend San Juan College, followed by Colorado State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s in Biomedical Science. He first entered veterinary school in 2020, attending Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona where he graduated in May of 2024. He has an interest in general surgery and a fondness for exotics. His hobbies include reading, archery, skiing, and listening to music, and he’s always open for suggestions regarding new books or music to try out.