DVM, DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice
Dr. Emily Velez

DVM, DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice
Dr. Emily Velez
Dr. Emily Velez is originally from Florida where she discovered her love of exotic species through wildlife rehabilitation. She graduated from Colorado State University for her undergraduate degree then attended Auburn University for her doctorate of veterinary medicine. After veterinary school, she moved to Ohio for her exotics specialty internship and residency at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital before staying on as an exotics specialist. Dr. Velez is an active member of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, the Wildlife Disease Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. When not at work, she can be found hiking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with her personal zoo at home.