Dr. Kayla Horton

Veterinary Medicine Since 2019

Dr. Kayla Horton joined the Deerfield Veterinary Hospital team in July of 2023. Dr. Horton graduated from Missouri State University in 2019 where she completed her undergraduate degree in Microbiology & Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry. She went on to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 2023. Dr. Horton enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but her special interests include soft tissue surgery & nutrition. Dr. Horton is happily married to her husband, David. They love Springfield and are glad to call it home. They share their home with 1 dog and 1 cat. In their downtime, they love spending time with their family and friends, being outdoors, going to the lake, fishing, camping, and hiking. She also enjoys gardening and loves to eat sushi.