Speaker Series: Dr. Rod Jouppi
Join Dr. Rod Jouppi, D.V.M., the President and Founder of Wild at Heart for his upcoming lecture: “To speak on the intricate relationship between animals, people, and the environment & health – a 40 year perspective. This lecture will be held at Wild at Heart (95 White Road, Lively) on Saturday, November 18th at 2pm.
Biography: Rod has always been very involved with animal welfare issues. His previous clinic has worked very closely with all animal charities in the Sudbury area. He works with remote fly-in First Nation communities on James Bay and international communities setting up spay/neuter clinics, as well as consulting in areas of animal care and control and related public health issues.
Silent auction items will be available, and our gift shop will be open to buy the perfect holiday gift for that special someone on your list!
“I may wear many hats but really, my main job is being an animal advocate”.
Dr. Jouppi holds many esteemed titles and positions, including:
President/Founder, Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre, Lively, Ontario
Previous owner, Walden Animal Hospital
Director of the Animal Research Facility and University Veterinarian at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario
Adjunct professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, Ontario
Chair of the Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee, American Animal Hospital Association
American Veterinary Medical Association – sit on the Animal Welfare Committee
World Small Animal Veterinary Association, sit on the Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee, International Dental Guidelines Committee and One Health Committee
American Association of Human Animal Bond veterinarians, President elect
Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics, Board member
