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Michael T. Nappier, DVM, DABVP–Canine/Feline Practice

Clinical Associate Professor
  • Community Practice
Michael Nappier
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
205 Duck Pond Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061

MAEd, 2022
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

DVM, 2005
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

BA, Chemistry, 2001
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners—Canine/Feline Practice, 2012

2020-present
Clinical Associate Professor, Community Practice

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2015-2020
Clinical Assistant Professor, Community Practice

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA

2005-2015
Managing Associate Veterinarian

Westlake Animal Hospital
Westlake, OH

  • Low-stress handling/low-stress veterinary visits
  • Cat-friendly practices
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Science of teaching and learning
  • Sleep health in veterinary education
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
  • American Association of Feline Practitioners
  • American Veterinary Dental Society