Episode 73: Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS

About this episode

The episode features an interview with veterinarian Dr. Mary Manspeaker, discussing her background and experiences in animal care and shelter medicine.

We finally get to interview a veterinarian! Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS is a small animal veterinarian with experience in both shelter and general medicine. A 2002 graduate, she earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She also earned a master’s degree in veterinary forensic science and a graduate certificate in shelter medicine through the University of Florida. She has practiced in Florida, New York, Connecticut and Tennessee. Prior to returning full-time to general practice, she spent years working for non-profit organizations such as the ASPCA, Memphis Animal Services, and the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. She volunteers for a local non-profit, All 4s Rescue League, a wonderful organization that helps pets in the underserved community of Shelby County, Tennessee. In her spare time she enjoys painting, singing, spending time with family and playing with her 4 cats and 2 dogs. If you are in the Memphis, Tennessee area and would like to book an appointment with Dr. Mary, you can find her here: https://www.petvaxah.com/site/contact-cordova Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Trachtenberg

Guest: Dr. Mary Manspeaker

Topics covered

• veterinary medicine
• animal care
• shelter medicine
• pet adoption
• forensic science

Keywords

• veterinarian
• shelter medicine
• animal welfare
• pet care
• forensic veterinary science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, ASPCA, Memphis Animal Services, Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County, All 4s Rescue League

Places: Memphis, Tennessee, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Tennessee

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