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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

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