Michelle
Bamberger, MS, DVM
Dr. Michelle Bamberger received her DVM from Cornell University in 1985.
Before attending Cornell, she earned her masters degree in pharmacology
from Hahnemann University Medical College and then worked in equine
research for two years at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania
Veterinary School. After graduating from Cornell, Dr. Bamberger studied
at Oxford University and practiced small animal and exotic medicine
and surgery in both Massachusetts and New York. Before opening Vet Behavior
Consults, Dr. Bamberger returned to Cornell for training in the field
of behavior medicine as a Visiting Fellow. Dr. Bamberger is the animal behaviorist
for Cayuga Dog Rescue.
Dr. Bamberger has a special interest in educating the public on veterinary
topics. She has taught adult education courses and written two books
on the topic of first aid in cats
and dogs.
She currently gives pet behavior lectures in the Ithaca
community and writes a column on pet behavior for the Ithaca Journal.
Dr. Bamberger is committed to solving behavior problems in large, small
and exotic animals by consulting with owners, primary care veterinarians,
animal trainers, shelter and rescue workers, and all others involved
in an animal’s health.