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Meet the Presenters for:

Animal Care Foundation's
2024 Annual Spring Seminar


​Thursday, May 15th, 2025   
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Central Time)
Virtual via Zoom or Attend In Person at Minnetonka Community Center
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Many Thanks,
​ to all our presenters for sharing their time and expertise!

Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB
Christopher Stauthammer, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB, MS, DACAW
​Nikko Grossapoulos, DVM

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Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB  graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Zoology in 1999 and is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Herron completed a 3-year residency program in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in July of 2009 & is now board certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior. She currently heads the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center.
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Christopher Stauthammer, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) completed his undergraduate and veterinary studies at the University of Illinois. He continued his professional training as an intern and resident in Comparative Cardiology at the University of Minnesota. In 2009, Dr. Stauthammer joined the faculty as an assistant clinical professor of Cardiology. Dr. Stauthammer has received several teaching, service, and academic awards. He is actively involved in Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota and provides excellent training and education to DVM students, interns, and residents.
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Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB, MS, DACAW is a Veterinary Behavior Specialist and Professor of Clinical Animal Behavior, and is board-certified by both the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the American College of Animal Welfare. She received a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Research from the UC Davis School of Medicine in 2007. She is a past president of both the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. In 2016 she was selected as the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year, awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and in 2019 she was selected to receive the Companion Animal Welfare Award from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.​

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Nikko Grossapoulos, DVM is a Senior Professional Services Veterinarian for Zoetis. Dr. G started his professional education with a dual undergraduate degree in Theater Arts & Biology Sciences and ran his own pet-care company for nearly 10 years, growing it into a thriving business with 20 employees and well over 1500 clients in the Chicagoland area.  Upon graduation from the University of Minnesota, he practiced within the Twin Cities region with a concentration in small animal medicine before joining Zoetis, but still continues to perform occasional relief work. He also sits on the foundation board of the Minnesota VMA, is part of MVMA’s MOVE committee and is involved in mentoring students at the University.

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Contact Us:
P.O. Box 24525
Edina, MN 55424
(763)529-5060
[email protected]
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Attorney General Report (2023)
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  • Home
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  • Blog
  • Support
    • Donate
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    • Ways to Support
  • Contact Us