Fish Veterinarian Dr. Jessie Sanders: From Marine Biology to Mobile Fish Practice
Fish medicine has come a long way in the past 30 years, with more and more pet owners seeking veterinary care for their sick fish. My guest today, Dr. Jessie Sanders, owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services, is helping lead the charge of this next generation of wet pet vets. Join us, as Jessie shares her professional and personal journey from marine biology in the Northeast to her mobile fish practice on the West Coast.
BIO:
Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqV is the owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Services, a mobile private veterinary practice serving fish clients in California and Nevada. Dr. Sanders is a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian by the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association. Aquatic Veterinary Services is the premiere mobile specialty aquatic veterinary service providing top quality, immeasurable value for fish and their dedicated owners. We transform pet fish owners into savvy and skilled aquatic pet parents, resulting in healthy, stress-free fish with a tremendous quality of life.
Dr. Sanders received her B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island and DVM from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Sanders is one of the first Certified Aquatic Veterinarians through the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, and a board member of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, a member of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine and the American Veterinary Medical Association. With a dedication to fish owner education, Sanders has developed a fast-growing aquatic veterinary practice aimed to empower all fish enthusiasts.