Jonathan Chapman
Senior Director of Veterinary Education and Outreach at San Diego Humane Society
- Role
- Senior Director of Veterinary Education and Outreach at San Diego Humane Society
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan Chapman
Jonathan Chapman is a licensed veterinarian with a dedicated career focus in One Health and education, including shelter medicine, wildlife medicine, community medicine, and public health and preventive medicine. His professional journey also encompasses a rich background in small animal practice, including both general practice and emergency medicine. His career spans a diverse spectrum of activities, ranging from disease surveillance and outbreak investigations to the development of impactful educational programs. Jonathan\'s overarching career objectives are centered around the relentless promotion of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, ecosystem health, and education. He aspires to make meaningful contributions to communities on a local, national, and global scale.
Experience
Senior Director of Veterinary Education and Outreach
Jul 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Leads San Diego Humane Society’s Shelter Outreach team and spearheads the DVM residency, internship, and externship programs in both Shelter Medicine and Wildlife Medicine, mentoring 1–2 residents, 3–6 interns, and 40–50 veterinary students each year. Work focuses on shaping animal shelters, their associated facilities, and the next generation of veterinarians through hands-on clinical training, academic partnerships, and a strong foundation in Shelter Medicine, Community Medicine, Wildlife Medicine, and Public Health.Collaborates with veterinary schools and institutions across the U.S. to expand access to real-world learning experiences in high-volume, high-impact shelter environments and wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Brings a population health perspective to animal welfare and veterinary education with board certification in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Among fewer than 10% of veterinarians to hold any board certification.Also, serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences, supporting curriculum development and teaching in shelter medicine and preventive care.
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Associate of Science, Spanish
2003 — 2007
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
2009 — 2013
University of Minnesota
Master of Public Health, Public Health Practice
2013 — 2015
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Dentistry
- Animal Welfare
- Wildlife
- Veterinary Medicine
- One Health
- Vaccines
- Disaster Response
- Animal Work
- Laboratory
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Disaster Recovery
- Client Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Research
- Veterinary Surgery
- Wildlife Conservation
- Parasitology
- Disaster Medicine
- Emergency Services
- Emergency Planning
- Animal Nutrition
- Zoonosis
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Monitoring
- Veterinary
- Dogs
- Animal Surgery
- Clinical Research
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Public Health
- Emergency Procedures
- Public Health Surveillance
- Preventative Medicine
- Laboratory Skills
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Laboratory Techniques
- Veterinary Public Health
- Pets
- Surgery
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