About the Author
Marie Kerl obtained her DVM from Auburn University and Masters of Public Health and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Missouri. She completed specialty training at the Animal Medical Center in New York, and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Kerl is currently Vice President of Medical Operations and Chief Medical Officer for VCA Animal Hospitals. Her duties include ensuring the highest quality veterinary care through education and support of hospital teams by providing medical guidance within our hospitals. Additional professional activities include online teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and veterinary disaster response. Dr. Kerl has received the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award from the students at the University of Missouri, and the Ira Zaslow Service Award from the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.Ā


