Dr. Melissa Witherell

Melissa Witherell, DVM

Melissa Witherell, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2018

Activity & Honors

AAZV WAVMA AVMA

Dr. Melissa Witherell is originally from Connecticut. She attended undergrad at Fordham University to study Biological Sciences. After that she went to veterinary school at Iowa State University. Following graduation she did a small animal medicine and surgical internship at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey. The following year a specialty avian and exotic internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Melissa currently works as a veterinary consultant at Chewy.

Dr. Melissa enjoys reading, traveling, rock climbing, and dancing. She currently lives in Florida with her boyfriend and cat with plans to add a new kitten to the family.

Recent Articles

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Species Overview Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) get their name from their vivid red eyes. These frogs are arboreal (tree-inhabiting) and nocturnal (active at night). During...

Green Iguana Care Sheet
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

Green Iguana Species Overview Green iguanas are friendly, tropical lizards and one of the most popular pet reptile species. They are herbivorous reptiles found throughout tropical regions in North, Central,...

Tokay Gecko Care Sheet
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

Tokay Gecko Species Overview Tokay geckos are tropical lizards native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In addition to their native habitats, they have also established populations in...

Do Rats Like Cheese? Everything a Pet Parent Should Know
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

In pop culture, the answer to the question, “Do rats eat cheese?” seems obvious. After all, countless cartoons and movies show rats scurrying off with wedges of cheese. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary,...

Aquatic Turtle Care Sheet
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

Aquatic Turtle Species Overview Aquatic turtles live in or near water. This care sheet outlines basic care needs for a variety of aquatic turtle species, including: Map turtles Red-eared sliders Painted turtles Depending on their species, most aquatic turtles reach their adult size within 5 to 8 years. Types of Pet Turtles The red-eared slider is the most popular pet turtle in...

Triggerfish Care Sheet
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Melissa Witherell, DVM

Triggerfish Species Overview This care sheet outlines basic care needs for a variety of triggerfish species, including:  Red-toothed trigger  Picasso trigger Bluejaw trigger  Clown trigger  Pinktail trigger ...