Charles Cantrell served as a District Medical Director for PetIQ starting in January 2020. Prior to that, they were the Owner, Veterinarian, and Myofascial Tissue Specialist at Spring House Veterinary Service, specializing in holistic healthcare from October 2013 to August 2018. From March 1993 to September 2013, Charles was the owner of Spring Mill Vet Hospital, an AAHA accredited companion animal hospital. Charles Cantrell also worked as a Veterinary Surgeon as a self-employed individual from April 1990 to April 1994. Charles began their career in 1988 as a Veterinary professional at International Canine Genetics, Inc, where they served as the Director of Education and provided clinical reproduction services.
Charles Cantrell Veterinarian has a comprehensive education history. In 1974, they earned their Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College. From 1975 to 1979, they pursued a Master's Degree in Veterinary Science at Montana State University-Bozeman, with a focus on Virology, Immunology, and comparative human animal studies.
In 1979, Charles obtained their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Charles Cantrell then proceeded to attend Colorado State University, School of Veterinary Medicine from 1983 to 1984, where they completed a Rotating Internship with a particular emphasis in emergency medicine and surgery, while also conducting independent research in feline ophthalmology.
Following this, in 2000, Charles furthered their education by gaining knowledge in Myofascial Tissue Release through a program offered by John Barnes PT. Myofascial Release. During the same period, they also attended The Chi Institute in Florida from 2000 to 2002, specializing in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Despite the absence of an academic degree associated with the John Barnes PT. Myofascial Release program, Charles Cantrell Veterinarian's education history showcases a dedication to continuous learning and a diverse range of veterinary expertise.