Gooding’s Gem
Gem Veterinary Clinic has been providing veterinary care to the Gooding area since the 1960s. The clinic has remained in its original location, undergoing several big renovations through the decades. The rich history and community involvement of this clinic will be proudly continued by its newest veterinarian, Dr. Amber Parish. Dr. Parish bought Gem Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Jack Amen in March 2018. She re-branded the practice as Gooding Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Parish graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She and her husband, Jake, moved to Mountain Home, Idaho right after graduation. Jake started working as an accountant at FBWB Accounting Firm (now Eide Bailly) here in Gooding while Amber worked at Knight Veterinary Clinic in Mountain Home. Jake was warmly welcomed into his new firm and the community of Gooding. So when Amber was approached about purchasing Gem Veterinary Clinic an idea started brewing. After over a year of consideration and planning, Jake and Amber decided to buy the clinic and move their little family closer to home.
Jake’s family is from the Hagerman, Glenns Ferry, and Bruneau areas. Amber’s family farms and raises cattle in Filer. Jake and Amber have three children. They enjoy being outdoors as a family -snowboarding/skiing, camping, kayaking, and swimming. The family is involved in 4H and rec sports as well as horseback riding and helping on their grandparents’ farm.
