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Vet Team

PetMD collaborates with pet experts that know the most about pet health and care—veterinarians. Our network of credible veterinarians is essential in our mission to bring you the most detailed and current information. Meet some of the trusted veterinarians that we partner with to bring you the most up-to-date information. 

Melissa Witherell, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Melissa Witherell is originally from Connecticut. She attended undergrad at Fordham University to study Biological Sciences. After that...
Sandy Tasse, DVM
DVM
Dr. Tasse grew up in New Jersey riding horses. She attended undergrad in Pennsylvania, and then went to veterinary school at Oklahoma State...
Brittany Kleszynski, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Brittany Kleszynski is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer who specializes in creating meaningful content that engages readers...
Melissa Boldan, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Melissa Boldan graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She initially practiced mixed animal...
Veronica Higgs, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Veronica Higgs is a 2010 graduate from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She then completed a 1-year rotating...
Katie Grzyb, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Katie Grzyb received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2009. She continued her clinical training at...
Molly Price, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Molly Price has practiced small animal medicine for over 20 years and is a graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She...
Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP
Exotic and Small Animal Veterinarian
Sandra Mitchell is a 1995 graduate of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation, she has worked in many fields...
Rhiannon Koehler, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Rhiannon Koehler is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public...
Hannah Hart, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Hart graduated from veterinary school in 2017 and began her career with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service as a public health...
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Coates is an accomplished veterinarian, writer, editor, and consultant with years of experience in the fields of veterinary...
Christina Fernandez, DVM, DACVECC
Veterinarian
  Dr. Christina Fernandez obtained her DVM degree from St. George's University in 2007 and membership with the Royal College of...
Amanda Simonson, DVM
Veterinarian and Palliative Hospice Care Expert
I am a veterinarian passionate about helping animals. I practiced for 15 years in the hospital setting doing medicine, surgery, preventive...
Barri J. Morrison, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Barri Morrison was born and raised and currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She went to University of Florida for her...
Michael Kearley, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Michael Kearley graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. He graduated with a certificate in...