About this Event
Please join Dr. Laura Kleinschmidt, Director of Animal Health at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, for a talk exploring the role of veterinary medicine within modern zoological institutions and examines the unique challenges associated with providing healthcare for a diverse array of species. Dr. Kleinschmidt will discuss the organizational structure of veterinary practice in the zoo setting, the broad range of responsibilities assumed by zoo veterinarians, and the interdisciplinary collaborations that support animal health and welfare. Particular attention will be given to partnerships with animal care, welfare, training, and enrichment teams. Additional topics include reproductive management, disease surveillance and control, preventive medicine, and population sustainability in managed animal collections. The presentation will also highlight the veterinary contributions to conservation and research. By examining veterinary practice at the intersection of animal health, welfare, and conservation, this talk will provide insight into the expanding role of zoo veterinarians in advancing both animal care and biodiversity preservation.
The talk will be hybrid in format, in-person and on Zoom.
Registration is required for this event.
In-person tickets are limited. Please only select in-person if you are attending in-person.
Location: University of North Florida, Building 59, Room 1701
Zoom Link: This will be shared closer to the event
Co-presented by the UNF College of Arts and Sciences and the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Introductions
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
Dr. Kleinschmidt Talk
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Q&A
Event venue & nearby stays
Biological Sciences, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, United States
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