Low Cost Veterinary Care And Shelter Medicine With Dr. Graham Brayshaw
In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT interviews Dr. Graham Brayshaw, the Director of Animal Services at the Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities on the importance of preventative care, low cost or non-profit veterinary clinics, and surrendering pets back to an animal shelter.
BIO:
Dr. Graham Brayshaw is the Director of Animal Services at Animal Humane Society (AHS) and the chief veterinarian at AHS.
Dr. Brayshaw graduated in 2004 with a DVM from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Before working in animal welfare, he was an associate veterinarian and medical director with Veterinary Centers of America for more than seven years. Dr. Brayshaw started at AHS in 2012 as their senior veterinarian. His areas of interest in include HQHVSN (high-quality, high-volume, spay/neuter), oncology, endocrinology, and balancing individual and herd health.
Dr. Brayshaw was recently appointed by Governor Mark Dayton to serve as a board member on the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. When not working, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and spending quiet time with his wife, dog Max, a black standard poodle and many, many cats.
About Animal Humane Society
As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations and the largest in the Upper Midwest, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Last year more than 23,000 animals came through our four shelters in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. We have an almost 97 percent placement rate and partner with almost 100 rescue groups across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
In 2017:
24,490 animals arrived at AHS
20,062 animals adopted (highest in AHS history)
+ 998 animals reunited with owners
+ 1,103 cats returned to field
+ 1,402 animals transferred to partner rescue organizations
23,565 animals placed
96.6% placement rate
Average length of stay for animals in shelter is 10.1 Days
To prepare the animals for adoption, we rely on our expert behavioral and medical staff.
Headquarters and shelter: Golden Valley Minnesota
Other shelters: St. Paul, Coon Rapids and Woodbury, Minn.