 Biography-Victoria Lea Voith, PhD, DVM, DACVB-College of Veterinary Medicine
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Victoria Lea Voith
PhD, DVM, DACVB
Professor, Animal Behavior
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Biographical Information
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Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, July 2004 to present
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PhD, 1985, University of California, Davis: Neuroanatomy and Animal Behavior
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MA, 1975, The Ohio State University, Psychology
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MSc, 1970, The Ohio State University, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
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DVM, 1968, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Voith has enjoyed a variety of experiences in veterinary medicine: teaching at universities, research scientist, specialty private practice, author, speaker, and shelter veterinarian. The common theme of all of these venues has been human and animal behavior. She is one of the pioneers in the fields of applied animal and veterinary medical behavior. Dr Voith is a charter diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Behavior.
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Personal Teaching Philosophy
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Teach what you love, share your passion with undergraduates as well as graduate students, set high standards but not intimidate, encourage questions and remain compassionate.
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Professional Interests
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- Animal Behavior
- Human – Animal Interactions
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavior Problems
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Research Interests
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- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis's response to stress
- Aggressive Behavior
- Separation Distress and Depression in Social Animals
- Human-Animal Bond
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Contact Information
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309 East Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766 |
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(909)469-5327 |
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Fax:
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(909)469-5635 |
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vvoith@westernu.edu |
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