Michelle Goodnight, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Goodnight is a MWADVM who is board certified in emergency and critical care. She graduated from VMR-CVM in 2002, accepting a commission in the Army. Dr. Goodnight served at Parris Island, SC; Schweinfurt, Germany; Mosul, Iraq; and Fort Bragg, NC. She medically retired in 2015. Her military awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Combat Action Badge. She completed her residency at The Ohio State University in 2011. Dr. Goodnight currently teaches veterinary technology at Gwinnett Technical College, works as a relief ECC veterinarian, and serves as Vice Chair of the board for a local spay/neuter non-profit. She lives with her husband, two teenage children, and more than 50 animals on their farm in Dacula, Georgia.
Jessica Vogelsang, DVM
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang is a veterinarian, international speaker, bestselling author of All Dogs Go to Kevin, and Chief Medical Officer at AAHA. As the founder of Pawcurious Media back in 2009, she was one of the first veterinarians to explore how the internet was going to impact the profession and build community. In that time she reached hundreds of thousands of pet owners around the world, helped launch multiple veterinary brands, and created the Veterinary Telemedicine community in response to COVID-19. In addition to her work at AAHA, she currently sits on the boards of the Mark Morris Institute, Pet Nutrition Alliance, and the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.
Kelly Mitchell, DVM, DVSc, BSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Kelly Mitchell received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (University of Saskatchewan), followed by a one-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Atlantic Veterinary College (University of Prince Edward Island). She completed her Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency and Doctor of Veterinary Science degree at the Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph). She is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM). Dr. Mitchell worked in private referral practice prior to joining Antech Consultation Services in 2017. In September 2021, she became Director of Consultation Services. Dr. Mitchell has authored and co-authored several book chapters, publications, and abstracts and is a frequently invited lecturer.
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Lobprise is a 1983 Texas A & M graduate. She became board certified in dentistry in 1993 during 20 years of practice. After 10 years in industry and teaching, she returned to dental specialty practice in 2014. She is the author/co-author of three dental texts, has written many chapters and articles and has lectured internationally. She also helped organize the Senior Pet Advocates’ Task Force and is excited to announce the arrival in June 2025 of Senior Pet Health Care – Clinical Companion to Five Minute Veterinary Consult.
Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD (Derm)
Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and subsequently stayed at LSU for an internship in Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017 and was accepted as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology the same year.
Dr. McKinney was in private practice in the Greater Boston area following completion of her residency until joining Merck Animal Health last fall. She is passionate about education and helping her colleagues practice excellence in dermatology. Dr. McKinney lives outside of Boston with her 12-year-old son, Henry, and 2-year-old yellow Labrador, Crackers. In her free time, she enjoys working on DIY home improvement projects and deciphering the latest middle school slang.
Jasmin Paris, BSc, BVSc, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS, PhD, RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine
Jasmin Paris is a mother, long distance fell runner, small animal vet and research scientist, who was launched into the media spotlight in January 2019 when she won the 268-mile Montane Spine race outright, breaking the overall record by 12 hours, and beating her nearest rival by 15 hours. In March 2024, she became the first woman to finish the infamous Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, something many had previously considered impossible for a woman.
Jasmin was born in Manchester in 1983, and brought up between the Peak District, UK, and Šumava, Czech Republic. She studied veterinary science at Liverpool University (2002-2008), including an intercalated year of Veterinary Pathology at the Royal Veterinary College, London. From 2009-2010 Jasmin completed a rotating internship at the University of Minnesota, USA, before returning to Edinburgh University to start a residency in Small Animal Medicine, ultimately gaining European Diplomate status in 2014. Between 2015 and 2019, Jasmin completed a PhD studying the role of the RNA-methylation reader protein YTHDF2 in acute myeloid leukaemia. She is currently working as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, where she does a mixture of clinical work, and research focused on human chronic biliary disease, specifically Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
Although very active outdoors throughout childhood, it was not until 2008, whilst working for a year as a small animal vet in Glossop that she started fell running. In 2015, Jasmin finished first lady and second overall at the infamous Dragon’s Back race, and the same year she won the British Fellrunning Championship for the first time. In 2016, she gained international recognition by winning the Skyrunning Extreme Series, and the same year she broke records for the three classic UK 24-hour hill challenges (the Bob Graham, Charlie Ramsay and Paddy Buckley rounds). In 2017, Jasmin gave birth to her daughter Rowan. She returned to racing by winning the British Fellrunning Championship in 2018, and thereafter the Spine in 2019. Jasmin’s son Bryn was born in 2020, and she returned to competitive racing with a win at the Ultra Tour of Monte Rosa in 2021.
The Barkley Marathons race is widely regarded as the world's toughest ultramarathon and has been completed by only 20 people in the last 35 years. Consisting of five 20-mile loops through the wilderness of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, with more than 20 000m ascent, the race has a 60-hour time limit. In March 2022, Jasmin Paris became the first female in 9 years to complete a Barkley Marathon 'Fun Run' (3 loops in 40 hours), and in 2023 she reached the furthest point (on loop 4) of any woman in the history of the race. In 2024, on her third attempt, Jasmin became the first woman to finish the race, completing the 5 loops with only 99 seconds to spare, in a dramatic finish which delighted onlookers around the world.
Dani McVety, DVM
For some, there is a light that appears at the toughest moments of being a doctor. Dr. Dani McVety found that light early in her career, and it sparked an idea that has become one of the most unique and fastest growing businesses in the veterinary space. Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a service that has visited the homes of over 750,000 families, is now a nationwide network of over 350 passionate doctors and a full time interdisciplinary support staff dedicated to making the end of life experience for pets, and the people that love them, as dignified and peaceful as possible.
Dr. McVety is Founder and CEO of Lap of Love. She frequently writes and speaks for professional and lay audiences around the country and internationally, empowering both parties to seek the highest standards of care and communication. Her talks have quickly garnered the reputation of being “fantastically hilarious,” “bringing humor where it’s needed most,” “incredibly inspiring,” and “refreshingly authentic.”
In her talks, Dr. McVety shares her struggles through veterinary school, how she found her passion in the emergency room, why she felt a calling in the toughest moments of medicine, and how her and her business partner have grown an internationally recognized business.
Dr. McVety and Lap of Love have been featured on numerous local, national, and professional media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington Post, and many more. She proudly graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and is the youngest recipient of both the college’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award (2013) and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's President's Award (2014), amongst many other industry achievements. She was most recently honored as the recipient of the AVMA's 2022 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinary of the Year Award.
Sara Ramos, DVM, DACVD
Dr. Sara Ramos grew up in Louisiana and graduated in 2015 from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed a one-year rotating internship at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, which is where she was inspired to pursue a career in dermatology. She then returned to LSU where she completed both a one-year dermatology internship and a three-year dermatology residency. Dr. Ramos became a board certified Dermatologist in 2020 and now serves the dermatology needs of pets in the New Orleans and Baton rouge area working at Veterinary Specialist of Greater New Orleans and Capital Area Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Ramos is very passionate about continuing to learn and teaching others within the field of dermatology.
Jennifer Repac, DVM, DACVSMR
Dr. Jennifer Repac received her DVM from the University of California Davis in 2009. She spent her first 4 years in general practice and shelter medicine in New York City. She then spent 2 years working as a veterinarian and teacher for a small animal practice in Beijing. Her love for teaching abroad led her to complete an Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine specialty internship followed by a residency at the Animal Medical Center of New York. She is now a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida’s Integrative and Mobility Medicine Service.
Dr. Repac is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR). She is also certified in canine chiropractic, Chinese herbal medicine, and acupuncture.
Donna Krochak, DVM
Dr. Donna Krochak currently serves as a Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer- Ingelheim Animal Health. She serves as an educational liaison working directly with the SE Florida Sales Territory Managers to bring educational opportunities to their customers much like what we are doing here today.
Dr. Krochak is a graduate of Cornell University where she studied Genetics and Biology and earned her DVM from University of Wisconsin @ Madison. Growing up close to NY city she was able to partake in internship opportunities at the prestigious Belmont Racetrack, Bronx Zoo and the largest veterinary practice in the US The Animal Medical Center. She spent the majority of her 27 year career at a 24 hr hybrid general and emergency private practice where she began her love for teaching and mentoring future and younger veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
She really enjoys the opportunity to connect to our BI customers and bring them added value through event planning and engagements. And, if you really want to make her happy ask her about her new baby, Ollie the adventurous black Labrador retriever puppy she adopted in 2022.
Angele Bice, DVM
As a private practice business owner and part-time shelter veterinarian, I strive to improve accessibility and affordability of veterinary care with an emphasis on community education while maintaining the value and integrity of the veterinary profession.
My unique position of being involved simultaneously in the private practice and non-profit sectors of the veterinary profession brings forth recognition to the significant gaps we have in veterinary care. Veterinarians are the best resource for animal health education in our communities and it is imperative we are reaching and educating the community in its entirety.
Kristin Welch, DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care)
Dr. Kristin Welch is the founder of DVM STAT Consulting, a 24/7/365 concierge teleconsultation service offering specialty consultations to veterinarians across North America. She is passionate about supporting small businesses and independent practitioners and ensuring that specialty care remains affordable and accessible to all. She also provides one-on-one clinical coaching to veterinarians to enhance clinical confidence - from supporting early career veterinarians to helping experienced practitioners looking to transition into ER or urgent care. Dr. Welch enjoys diagnostic ultrasound, trauma management, transfusion medicine, and complex metabolic emergencies.
A graduate of Michigan State University, she completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Tufts University. Dr. Welch is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She has played a pivotal role in establishing the Southeast’s first VECCS Level I specialty hospital and designed and co-founded another private specialty and emergency hospital.
An avid lecturer since 2006, Dr. Welch teaches at regional and national conferences and enjoys small group labs and lectures the most. She lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, traveling and spending time outdoors with her family.
Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB (Behavior)
Dr. Radosta is a board certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service since 2006.
She lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written book chapters for textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat; Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics. She is the coauthor of From Fearful to Fear Free, out April 2018.
She has published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. She serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, chewy.com, and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder's Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale's Pet Talk. She podcasts and teaches webinars for VetGirl and Dog Nerds.
Rebekah List, DVM
Bio and headshot coming soon!
Breakout Speakers
Dr. Jennifer Sperry
Dr. Jennifer Sperry is a companion animal veterinarian and the Veterinary Advisor for ASPCA Pet Insurance Programs She assists the company by providing scientific insights and medical updates; and by sharing the perspectives and experiences of veterinary professionals in the trenches.
Dr. Sperry was attracted to her current role because she recognized an urgent need to spread awareness about financial tools that allow people to access vital but costly veterinary care. As a veterinarian practicing in general and emergency medicine for more than a decade, she has a unique understanding of the needs of pets and their people. She witnessed first-hand how difficult it can be for pet owners to both predict and overcome the cost of quality veterinary care. She also experienced how difficult it can be for veterinary team members to share the emotional burden that occurs when financial limitations adversely impact the wellbeing of pets and their owners.
Since joining the team in 2020, Dr. Sperry has shared her medical experience for internal and external educational events, claims and underwriting process improvements, and even accessible policy wording.
Dr. Sperry shares her home with her husband, two young boys, and a mischievous young whippet. When she’s not working, she can be found beside the nearest campfire.
Julie Buzby, DVM, CAVCA, CVA
Dr. Julie Buzby graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and began her career caring for dogs, cats, and horses. To augment her Western training, she earned certification by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1998 and became a lifetime member in 2001. The following year, Julie earned certification by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
In 2000, Julie built her own veterinary hospital, Vetcetera Pet Healthcare Centre, to put her passion for integrative veterinary medicine into practice. After selling the business in 2008, she and her family moved to Beaufort, SC, where she continues to practice part-time. Julie seeks to integrate the best of Western medicine, alternative therapies, and creative tools for maximum wellness in her patients, most of whom are senior dogs. She is also honored to serve on the Advisory Board of the Grey Muzzle Organization.
Recognizing the need for a nail-based traction device for dogs, Julie launched Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips at NAVC in 2013. In 2019, the company evolved into “Dr. Buzby’s”, a brand focused on educating and empowering people who care about the best care possible for their senior dogs. As an accidental entrepreneur, Julie has developed a passion for branding, marketing, and encouraging other entrepreneurs. She has spoken at BarkWorld Expo, the Southeast Veterinary Conference, Veterinary Information Network (VIN) Rounds, BlogPaws, Podfest Multimedia Expo, and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and Christian Veterinary Mission annual conferences.
Cynthia Maro, DVM, CVA, CAC, VMRT, NAET, VNAET, MPQ
Dr Maro is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and began her career as a mixed animal practitioner for companion and farm animals. She made farm calls during the day, and in the evening, saw small animal appointments, performed surgery and advanced diagnostics, and provided emergency, wellness and internal medicine care. She also spent 8 years working in critical/emergency care.
With ongoing education and certifications, her practice evolved into a more integrative approach, utilizing western medicine and diagnostics for acute and surgical problems, while incorporating acupuncture, animal chiropractic, veterinary massage and physical therapy, essential oils, Reiki, Chinese herbology, Bach Flowers, Ozone therapy, Innovarius Sanawave, integrative oncology, Clinical Nutrition and Veterinary NAET for improved outcomes with more chronic cases.
Dr. Maro has served on the Board of Health, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Advisory Board, Board of the Beaver County Humane Society, the AVCA Board of Directors, and the AHVMA COE Board. She was the Chief of Staff at the Median School of Veterinary Technology (now VTI, Pittsburgh) and has lectured at several veterinary colleges and national conferences on integrative medicine and animal chiropractic topics. She is a regular contributing writer for The Beaver County Times.
She has owned and built 6 veterinary clinics, and all have included full, in-house diagnostic labs, including her first practice in 1987. She has also mentored many veterinarians from around the globe, in addition to pre-vet, veterinary and vet technician students. She is currently the Chief of Staff of Cranberry Holistic Pet Care and Ellwood Animal Hospital, located north of Pittsburgh, PA.
June Long, DVM
Dr. June Long is the creator of The Six Minute Spay online courses. She is a 2014 graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2016 she started her (unexpected) high quality, high volume, spay neuter surgery (HQHVSN) journey after completing an internship in zoo medicine. In addition to full time mentorship at Alabama Spay and Neuter, she completed formal training through the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville, NC in 2016. She has completed approximately 45,000 spay/neuter procedures and has a <1% complication rate. In 2021 she developed and published The Six Minute Spay as a way to mentor and support veterinarians who were struggling with spay anxiety (or just curious about efficient spay/neuter techniques). She now educates veterinary professionals around the world through her online coursework and in-person mentorship program. She also enjoys traveling to participate in spay and neuter projects in underserved communities. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they have 4 children together, 3 daughters and 1 son, as well as one dog who is in his “grump old man” era. In her spare time she loves reading romantasy books and doting over her ever-growing houseplant collection.
Stacee Santi, DVM
Dr. Stacee Santi is a 1996 DVM graduate from Colorado State University and the founder of Vet2Pet, a tech platform for veterinary practices that was sold to Vetsource in 2022. With over 20 years in small animal and emergency practice, Stacee offers practical solutions for veterinary teams in tech, workflows, client service, and leadership. She’s also the author of Stop Acting Like a Girl, a book that encourages women to break free from outdated expectations and embrace assertiveness, confidence, and ambition.
Stacee has served on multiple industry advisory boards, was past president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, and was named 2021 Educator of the Year by the Western Veterinary Conference.
She lives in Durango, Colorado with her husband, 6 horses, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 4 chickens, and dreams of a baby burro.
Tracy Duffner, DVM, CVA, CAVCA
Dr. Tracy Duffner earned her undergraduate degree from Otterbein University in 2002 before completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Following graduation, Dr. Duffner relocated to South Carolina, where she gained valuable experience in small animal and exotics primary care, later transitioning to emergency medicine before returning to primary care. Seeking to expand her approach to veterinary care, Dr. Duffner pursued advanced certifications in acupuncture (Chi University, 2019), animal chiropractic (Parker University, 2021), and homeopathy (Veterinary Homeopathy institute, 2024).
In 2019, Dr. Duffner founded her mobile holistic veterinary practice, focusing on providing personalized, integrative care to pets in the comfort of their own homes.
With a strong foundation in conventional allopathic veterinary medicine and a commitment to alternative therapies, Dr. Duffner is dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of pets through compassionate, integrative care.
Diane Urich Richter, DVM
Dr Diane Urich Richter has a passion to improve the work life balance of veterinary moms around the world. She has a special burden to save veterinary lives, but also to just make our lives better.
Diane graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She practiced half of her practice career in Florida. Much of that time she was a relief veterinarian, and part of that time as a Humane Society Veterinarian. She has been in many vet practices and has seen many changes in our profession over the last 35 years.
In 2008, she moved to Bradford, New Hampshire and started Compassion Veterinary Hospital from scratch. Even as a single mom, Diane practiced as a solo integrative veterinarian for many years.
For the last three years she has had the joy of working with Sarah Mills, her Unicorn Veterinary Associate. (Sarah is the one who encouraged Diane to become a mentor to other vet moms).
Diane is the single mom of three twentysomething sons. All three sons have significant neurodiversity, and one also has very challenging mental health issues. She has gone through a lot of personal healing, and has a wealth of "life experience" to share with all of us.
Collen Best, DVM, PhD, BScH
Colleen Best (she/her), DVM is a veterinary epidemiologist living and working on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009, completed an equine internship in ambulatory medicine and surgery, after which she practiced equine ambulatory medicine in Ontario. Dr. Best returned to OVC to complete her PhD in interpersonal relationships in equine practice.
As a consultant, Dr. Best is committed to strengthening the veterinary profession by enhancing essential professional skills. Her work focuses on communication, team dynamics, mentorship, well-being, and resilience. She is a sought-after speaker and delivers training on effective communication, professional relationships, and strategies to support mental health and sustainability in veterinary practice.
Dr. Best is a former member of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors, a certified compassion fatigue professional, and trained in mental health first aid and suicide intervention.
Laurie McCauley DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC
Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. After graduating from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine, she spent six years in general practice and quickly became a pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation. She went on to open the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic and design the first underwater treadmill for dogs.
Dr. McCauley was on faculty at Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years and has taught thousands of veterinarians and other rehabilitation professionals the art of Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She is certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapy and Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Laurie is an international lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. She has stepped in as the head of the Integrative Medicine department at the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McCauley owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile canine rehabilitation practice and Optimum Pet Vitality, a teaching platform for veterinary professionals and pet parents, helping pets achieve Optimum Health.
Amanda Bisol, VMD, JD
Amanda grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania, and like many in the profession knew she wanted to work with animals from a very young age. She went to Massachusetts for undergrad at WPI and immediately went on to vet school at UPenn. After graduation in 2011, her husband and her moved to central Maine where she practices small animal medicine. They have three children aged 9, 11, and 13, along with multiple pets. In 2019, Amanda went back to school part time to earn a law degree. She graduated just last year and is still not sure what she wants to do when she grows up! She enjoys volunteering and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the AVMA.
Latonia Craig, Ed.D.
Dr. Latonia L. Craig received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2004 and her Master of Arts in Pan-African Studies in 2006, both from the University of Louisville, where she served on the debate team as a top speaker in the nation. Dr. Craig also received her Master of Education in Education Leadership from the University of Cincinnati in 2010 and a Doctor of Education from Spalding University in 2014.
Dr. Craig is the inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the largest veterinary organization in the world. She led the development and implementation of the flagship DEI program – Journey for Teams, which has garnered more than 30,000 users across the profession. Dr. Craig previously served as the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence at Purdue University in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Under her leadership, the Purdue CVM became the first veterinary college named as a Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Craig has been featured on the cover of Today’s Woman magazine, Who’s Who Louisville: African American Profiles, and in 2016, she was selected as a “Top Forty Under 40” professional in the Louisville Business First magazine. Additionally, Dr. Craig was recently honored as the 2024 Graduate Fellow Alum of the Year at the University of Louisville. Dr. Craig is a proud mother of a 9-year-old daughter and wife to her husband of 16 years. In her spare time, she loves crafting, singing, and finding innovative ways to value people and relationships.
Beth Neuman, DVM
Dr. Beth Neuman was raised on a farm in North Dakota. Her undergraduate training was in English/Communications. She has operated a movie theatre, worked at a theme park, and then managed the staff of an insurance company until she adopted a cat with medical issues. She graduated from the University of Minnesota CVM in 2004. Opting for a warmer climate, she moved her family to Tucson to practice emergency medicine. Always restless, she has been both associate and owner, and her experience spans general practice, urgent care, emergency, shelter medicine, and relief work. Mentorship has always been important, and now she makes it her full-time job. Dr Neuman has been married for 20+ years, has three (nearly) grown children, and lives in a fixer-upper with a menagerie of pets. She is passionate about all southern Arizona has to offer, including desert hiking and biking, but especially the food
Emily Singler, VMD
Dr. Emily Singler is a 2001 graduate of Penn State University and a 2005 graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Her career in veterinary medicine has included experience in shelter medicine, private practice, mobile practice, relief work, and mentoring veterinary students. She now works as a veterinary writer and founded the Community of Veterinary Writers Facebook group.
She is the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, published by CRC Press in 2023. Her book was written to provide information and insight for veterinary professionals as they navigate their transition into working parenthood and as a resource to guide veterinary leaders who support expectant and working parents.
To further her passion for improving the experiences of working parents in veterinary medicine, Emily obtained a certification through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership as a Certified RETAIN Parental Leave Coach. She uses the expertise gained from this certification to advocate for the needs of veterinary professionals who are expectant or working parents and to educate veterinary leaders on ways to better support working parents in the workplace.
Emily is a mom of four kids and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, and she loves horseback riding and all things llama and alpaca. She is learning to embrace the chaos of having a big family and finds solace in connecting with others and eating chocolate.
Jaime Priess, DVM
Dr. Jaime Priess, DVM graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She began her career in Willard, Ohio, working with mostly small animals, but also dabbling in mixed animal practice. After realizing her dream of owning the practice she wanted wasn’t going to happen, Dr. Priess left to explore the world of relief services. She spent the next 4 years working in over 50 practices in northern Ohio, and becoming acquainted with lots of great ways to do things, as well as things to avoid in practice. Armed with this knowledge, Dr. Priess purchased Oberlin Animal Hospital in 2011, and has since grown her small animal clinic to the point where she could hire associate veterinarians. This has freed up her time to focus on raising her three children and running a small farm in Wellington, Ohio. She enjoys gardening, scrapbooking, and teaching other veterinarians about emotional regulation and the healing power of inner-child rescue work. She runs a private facebook group called “Ventral Vets” that meets on zoom Tuesday evenings at 8pm Eastern Time. The group is free to join, and provides information in the form of recorded videos and posts containing much of the valuable knowledge Dr. Priess has learned over the past few years as she faced her own personal challenges. Dr. Priess hopes to help the next generation of veterinarians balance their families, mental health and careers with her experience and gentle guidance.
Chelsea Villarino, DVM
Dr. Chelsea Villarino is a 2015 DVM graduate of North Carolina State University. After graduation, Dr. Villarino completed a small animal rotating internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, California. She spent the next 5 years in companion animal general and emergency practice in the San Diego area. Dr. Villarino joined Virbac in 2023 as a field technical service veterinarian. Dr. Villarino currently resides in her hometown of Raleigh, NC with her husband and love-of-her life rescue dog, Joey.
Jennifer Vitucci, DVM, CCRT
Dr. Jennifer Vitucci graduated Magna cum Laude from John Carroll University with a biology degree. She obtained her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2007. After graduation, Dr. Vitucci moved to the St. Louis, MO area and practiced at a small animal general practice for 2 years, before purchasing County Animal Hospital with her husband in October 2009. Dr. Vitucci began her rehabilitation training in 2019 and obtained her canine rehabilitation therapist certification through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2021. Synergy Veterinary Rehabilitation opened within County Animal Hospital in 2019. After selling their practice and moving to Florida, Dr. Vitucci continued to serve patients with a mobile rehabilitation practice, Synergy Veterinary Rehabilitation and joined Vetoquinol as a Technical Services Veterinarian in early 2024.
