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About

In addition to being a double board-certified emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist, Dr. Justine Lee is a world-renowned veterinary speaker, scientist, blogger, and author. She is the CEO and founder of VETgirl, a subscription-based podcast and webinar service offering RACE-approved continuing education (CE). At home, Dr. Lee has a rescued pit bull mix named Milo and a rescued black cat named Luna.

Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
  • Virginia Tech

Experience

Currently, Dr. Lee works as a criticalist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, and is a consultant for the non-profit ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She is 1 of approximately 500 board-certified veterinary specialists worldwide in emergency and critical care. Previously she pursued her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, which is affiliated with the MSPCA. In addition, she has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

Articles

  1. longhaired cat sleeping inside cat carrier

    Why Your Indoor Cat Needs a Rabies Vaccine

    Dr. Justine Lee explains why the rabies vaccine for cats is critical. Even indoor-only cats can be exposed to the virus, which is fatal...
  2. woman holding longhaired cat in arms

    Cat Euthanasia: When Do You Say Goodbye?

    Dr. Justine Lee discusses options for the difficult decision of cat euthanasia, including assessing your cat's quality of life by asking...