Gaylord is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, completing residency and graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has more than 24 years of experience as a general practice/nutrition veterinarian in North Carolina and currently works as a veterinary nutritionist for her company Whole Pet Provisions, PLLC, where she offers veterinary nutrition consulting to pet owners and veterinary professionals.