When Pets Fly (Dr. Nelva Bryant, DVM, MPH)

Send us Fan MailNelva Bryant attended Cornell for veterinary school (1993 grad) and found she loved pathology. She served in the Army including service with the CDC.  She has her Master of Public Health (MPH). She is now Delta Air Lines' first staff veterinarian, which combines many aspects of her background including clinical experience, regulations, and government connections.  She created the When Pets Fly Facebook Group to help answer pet owners' questions about transporting and traveling with pets.Nelva has many fun stories to tell about animal transportation! In this episode, you learn- The diversity of career opportunities possible especially with an MPH- What to know about animals traveling in air transportation, especially the role of the veterinary health team- "Snakes on a plane" is a real thing ... (just not what you may think)Resources:Nelva on LinkedInNelva’s Facebook GroupInstagram @whenpetsfly When Pets Fly WebsiteThe Animal Health, Nutrition, Technology Innovation (AHNTI) conference will be in Boston on Oct 26-28. Registration closes July 12th, so don't wait. Learn more at AHNTI-US.com and use code VETLIFE10 to save 10% on registration.Support the showMore Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.Connect with Dr. Megan Sprinkle on LinkedInLooking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform, like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit. And use Descript as your recording platform, editing tool, AI resources, and more. Use my referral link for a discount. Make sure you are following the podcast to catch each weekly episode. Here are ways to support the podcast:- Give it a 5-star rating & review- Subscribe on YouTube- Share the episode- Nominate a guest - Find out how to become a partner!