Dr. Catherine Sexton earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University, followed by a rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center. She went on to complete a specialty internship in surgery and worked as a relief veterinarian before discovering that her true passion lies in anesthesiology. Dr. Sexton joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2024 as an anesthesia intern and advanced into the anesthesia residency program in 2025. 

Dr. Sexton’s clinical interests include locoregional anesthesia, critical care anesthesia, ventilator management, and designing tailored analgesic plans for each individual patient.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sexton enjoys weightlifting, practicing yoga, reading, and spending time with her husband. She shares her home with a sassy tortoiseshell cat named Maggie Mae.