Dr. Julie Napier

Dr. Julie Napier is a 1999 graduate of Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree at Colorado State University. After graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Napier practiced small animal, exotic, and emergency medicine for two years before obtaining her first position as an associate veterinarian in a zoo. Over the years, she has worked at several zoological facilities including Disney's Animal Kingdom and retired from full-time zoo medicine as the Senior Veterinarian for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska. Since then, she has practiced exotic pet medicine, as well as zoo and wildlife medicine in a consulting capacity. She has extensive experience with birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, ferrets, pot-bellied pigs, goats, and has had a variety of these species as pets. Her special interests include geriatric medicine, nutrition, husbandry, and animal welfare. She is licensed in Iowa, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Napier loves to read, travel, volunteer, and spend as much time outdoors as possible, preferably camping with her dogs in state or National parks. She is an avid conservationist and has rescued 24 senior and unwanted dogs....so far!