Association of Shelter Veterinarians -
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Published on: 11/1/2008
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Dr. Julie D. Dinnage
Dr. Dinnage received her DVM degree from University of Wisconsin in 1992.
She started her career working in private small animal practice where she had a strong interest in preventive medicine and behavior.
In 1995, Dr. Dinnage established a referral behavior and house call practice serving north shore MA and coastal NH. From 1998 to 2007, she served as Director of Animal Protection Medicine for the MSPCA-Angell in Boston, MA. During her career with the MSPCA-Angell, Dr. Dinnage oversaw the medical and behavior programs at 7 animal care and adoption centers.
She also consulted with the MSPCA law enforcement department on cruelty and neglect cases.
Dr. Dinnage is co-founder, first president and 3 term president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
She led the organization in its formation and subsequent expansion to a membership of nearly 600 and secured the introduction of shelter medicine into mainstream national conferences.
She has been a frequent speaker on shelter related topics at regional and national veterinary conferences and has been a guest lecturer at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Dinnage serves on the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee and sits on its management subcommittee.
She is a member of the board of the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy as well as the board of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Dr. Dinnage is currently a technical veterinary consultant for Eli Lilly Companion Animal Health and continues to serve the ASV as its executive director.