Dr. Gary Richter
From The Integrative Veterinarian by College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
March 7, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 156
About this episode
Dr. Gary Richter discusses his journey in veterinary medicine, holistic practices, and innovations in pet care.
Dr. Gary Richter was born in New York City and was raised in Miami, Florida. From a young age he had an interest in veterinary medicine, especially wildlife medicine. He volunteered at the Miami Zoo, worked in small animal practice as an assistant, and worked for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine as an undergraduate. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and DVM from the University of Florida, graduating with a DVM in 1998 with honors. After graduation, he moved to California to work in emergency and general practice before purchasing a small animal practice, which he owned for sixteen years. During that time, he started his holistic education and started a second practice, Holistic Veterinary Care, which he works in to this day. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Richter co-founded the Veterinary Cannabis Society, has consulted in the formulation of pet cannabis products and natural supplements for pets, is the founder of a startup developing a wearable biometric device for pets, is a consultant for Hemopet Labs, and has written and lectured extensively on allopathic and holistic veterinary topics. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Gary Richter as…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Gary Richter
Topics covered
- veterinary medicine
- holistic care
- cannabis for pets
- biometric devices
- clinical practice
Keywords
- veterinary medicine
- holistic veterinary care
- cannabis products
- biometric devices
- pet health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Florida, Veterinary Cannabis Society, Holistic Veterinary Care, Hemopet Labs
Places: New York City, Miami, Florida
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