Oh Behave Show Host Arden Moore Goes One-On-One with AVMA President Dr. Jose Arce
In a first for our Oh Behave show on Pet Life Radio, host Arden Moore interviews the current American Veterinary Medical Association President. Dr. Jose Arce is the newly elected president and the first Latino and the first to serve as president from Puerto Rico for the AVMA, which serves more than 97,000 members. Dr. Arce and his wife, Dr. Anik Puig, also operate the Miramar Animal Hospital in San Juan, PR. Dr. Arce talks about ways to celebrate National Dog Day (Aug. 26), the impact COVID has had on veterinary practices, the ways dogs and other pets can bring out the healthy best in all of us and of course, his favorite sport -- playing soccer. Tune in now!
BIO:
Dr. José Arce, AVMA President 2021-2022
Dr. José V. Arce was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Arce worked as a veterinary assistant at Burbank Veterinary Hospital in Baton Rouge and participated in student activities that included serving as president of the Pre-Vet Club. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he worked as a research assistant at the Caribbean Primate Research Center. While in veterinary school, he was the class treasurer and a representative of the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) for four years, and LSU’s SCAVMA treasurer during his sophomore year. He completed an internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency treatment at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In 1998, Dr. Arce moved back to Puerto Rico. Early in his career, he worked as a veterinarian at the Avian and Small Animal Hospital, San Juan Municipal Shelter, and Dorado Veterinary Hospital. For seven years, he also worked at the Diaz Umpierre Veterinary Clinic. In 2003, he founded Miramar Animal Hospital, of which he is president and co-owner. His special interests include dermatology, ophthalmology, and ultrasonography.