Dr. Jacenta Parker Cox, DVM
Dr. Jacenta Parker Cox is a companion animal veterinarian, author, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for bridging language and cultural barriers in veterinary medicine.
Born in Troy, New York, and raised in Middletown, New York, Dr. Parker developed an early appreciation for language and culture, particularly Spanish. Her interest began in eighth grade when she was first introduced to Spanish in the Minisink Valley school district, sparking a lifelong passion that would eventually become an integral part of her professional journey.
Dr. Parker graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in New Orleans, in 2005. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.
In addition to her work as a veterinarian, Dr. Parker is the proud owner of a private veterinary practice in New Jersey and the founder of VetMedSpanish.com, an educational platform dedicated to helping veterinary professionals strengthen their Spanish communication skills. Through VetMedSpanish.com, she and her team provide RACE-approved continuing education courses in veterinary Spanish and personalized private lessons. Her work reflects her commitment to fostering more effective communication and building stronger connections between veterinary professionals and the Spanish-speaking communities they serve.
Outside of veterinary medicine and entrepreneurship, Dr. Parker treasures time with her loving husband, Chris, and their two children. Together, they stay busy enjoying family life alongside their beloved pets "Tenna" the Ragamuffin and "Shanti Roxanne" the Shih Tzu.
