Heather V.

Heather V. is a seasoned veterinarian with extensive experience in public health and epidemiology. Currently serving as a Veterinarian at the Arizona Humane Society since September 2022, Heather also works as a Relief Veterinarian with VIP Petcare. Previous roles include a Career Epidemiology Field Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where responsibilities included acting as the State Public Health Veterinarian in Arizona, and serving as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer. Heather's early career featured positions at Banfield Pet Hospital, the CDC, USDA-APHIS, and various veterinary intern and extern roles. An esteemed academic background includes a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master's in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology, and designation as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.