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Dr Magdalena Smrdelj, DVM

2nd December 2020

is the Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Ontario Canada.  She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and Zoology from the University of Toronto, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, and Diplomate standing with the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.  Dr Smrdelj is a keen advocate for animals with a long career in animal wellness and shelter medicine. As Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Smrdelj oversees Health and Wellness programs and initiatives and veterinary medical services for the Society.  With her team members, Dr Smrdelj focuses on a high standard of preventive care for all animals entering shelters that addresses both physical and emotional wellbeing while preparing them for their new home. To this end she oversaw the development of the shelterhealthpro.com website as an open resource for professionals as well as the public. She fosters and supports strong relationships and collaborative programs with partners in veterinary medicine, animal wellbeing, and other related industries. Dr Smrdelj’s professional interests and areas of focus include One Health-One Earth where the wellbeing of human, nonhuman and environment intersect, veterinary preventive medicine, emerging and zoonotic diseases and human-nonhuman relationships.