Jennifer Quammen, DVM

AVMA Vice President 2022-2024

Biographical sketch

Dr. Jennifer Quammen has been a leader in the veterinary profession for many years. She began as a veterinary technician, working for over a decade in private practice. As a veterinarian, she has worked as an associate, medical director, and relief veterinarian at various points throughout her career. Clinically, her interests are in surgery and pain management. 

Dr. Quammen is the chief veterinary office of TeleVet, a veterinary technology company focused on enhancing the lives of veterinary professionals through simple and smart technology solutions.

She also has a very strong passion for veterinary wellbeing. She co-founded Veterinarian Coaching with her partner in 2014, and has helped numerous veterinarians, practices, and students on topics ranging from stress management and sleep hygiene to career transition and improved work-life integration.

Dr. Quammen is an alumna of the AVMA Future Leaders Program and previously served as chair of the AVMA Council on Veterinary Service. She also has served as secretary of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics.

At the state level, Dr. Quammen has served as president of the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA), as well as co-facilitator of the KVMA’s Power of Ten Leadership program. She was deeply engaged with the Veterinary Leadership Experience and the Veterinary Leadership Institute from 2011-2019, and she continues to champion leadership themes.

Dr. Quammen’s passion for veterinary medicine is strong, and she hopes to continue positive and forward-thinking momentum within our diverse profession.