Dr. Susan Nelms 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Susan Nelms is many things — gifted surgeon, philanthropist, mentor, community servant, and owner of a highly regarded Veterinary Ophthalmology practice for 25 years. She is known for her generous heart. Her clients adore her and know she gives the best care possible. She is great with pet owners, showing empathy and taking time […]
Dr. Michelle Myers 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Myers regularly volunteers her Saturdays to provide free veterinary care in Baltimore City’s underserved neighborhoods, having helped 1000+ of Baltimore’s dogs in the past few years. On some occasions, she has served 100+ dogs in one day! What started out as a free rabies clinic in collaboration with the non-profit organization, B-More Dog (www.bmoredog.org), […]
Dr. Martin Haulena 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Martin Haulena, or Dr. Marty, is one of the world’s leading experts in marine mammals and is the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium and the Director of the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Marty for nearly five years now. During this time, Dr. Marty has […]
Dr. Rebekah Hartfield 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Rebekah Hartfield likes to say, “I fought to get into vet school, fought to stay in and fought to get out.” Her personal struggle to pursue her passion of being a veterinarian is a badge she wears with honor. I also believe it’s why she fights so hard to take the best possible care […]
Dr. David Chico 2018
Veterinarian
David Chico, VMD, MPH, exemplifies the American Hero Veterinarian through his commitment to the betterment of the health and well-being of animals and through his fostering of the human-animal bond in his community, nationally and internationally. He improves the lives of all those he touches, human and animal alike. Dr. Chico approached PAWS (a program […]
