Dr. Scott Pierce obtained his undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State. He then attended veterinary school at the University of Missouri and graduated in 1983. Dr. Pierce began working at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in 1985 and later became a shareholder. His special interests include working with juvenile thoroughbreds, upper airway endoscopy and public and private sales.

Dr. Pierce is married to Dr. Debbie Spike-Pierce, President/CEO at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Together, they own a thoroughbred farm and have two daughters, Vivian and Audra.