Dr. Niki Turner joined the Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood team in 2026, bringing with her veterinary experience from practices in Missouri City and Houston, Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Turner’s love for animals started early—she was born into a family with three Dobermans, so caring for four-legged companions has always been part of her life!
Today, her own animal family is a little more unconventional. It includes Hex (short for Hecate), a six-year-old black cat with no eyes; two leopard geckos, Annabelle and Carrie; a tarantula named Peter Parker; and two jumping spiders, Poppy and Garrett Russell.
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Turner loves dancing, especially salsa, bachata, and two-step. She’s also an avid runner currently training for a marathon, and she enjoys listening to metal music and attending concerts.