Jake Werner

About Jake Werner

Experienced Veterinarian with a demonstrated history of working in both private practice and the higher education industries. Experienced in working with multiple species from companion and farm animals to wildlife/exotics. Skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Microsoft Office, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Husbandry. Proficient in health management, preventive health, soft tissue surgery, anesthesia, and pain management. Passionate about improving the welfare of all animals. Motivated healthcare services professional with a VMD from University of Pennsylvania. Proven track record of effective communication through teaching and public speaking engagements and working with international groups to establish policy and ensure compliance. Experienced in leading and organizing groups in both domestic and international travel. Comfortable providing workshops and presentations to all sizes of audiences. Founding member of Sister\'s Sister Organization. A non-profit dedicated to humanitarian support for Ukraine. I serve as the Vice President of the board. As part of this organization, wrote the sister city agreement signed by Borough Council to create a Sister City Agreement between State College, PA and Nizhyn, Ukraine.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Outreach and Education

   Aaalac International

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  VMD, Veterinary Medicine

  1996 — 2000

• The Pennsylvania State University

  B.S., Animal Biosceince

  1993 — 1996