Michael Q. Bailey, DVM, DACVR
AVMA President 2025-2026
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, born in Queens, New York, was raised in Hopewell, New Jersey, where he earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences before obtaining his DVM from the historic Tuskegee University in Alabama. Following this, he completed a comprehensive internship and radiology residency at Michigan State University.
As a board-certified radiologist, Dr. Bailey has contributed to a range of veterinary and human medical literature and, to this day, shares his expertise with audiences worldwide, allowing him to connect with and learn from thousands of colleagues across the globe. His body of work is a testament to his commitment to advancing knowledge in the medical field.
Dr. Bailey's academic and professional journey has included serving on the faculty at prestigious institutions such as Tuskegee and Michigan State University. He achieved tenure at The Ohio State University, reflecting his dedication to education and research.
Fortunate to have had the opportunity to partake in an AAAS/AVMA congressional fellowship, Dr. Bailey was a full-time scientific legislative advisor in a congressional office while learning how Capitol Hill works. He applied his scientific veterinary medical expertise to topics of interest to lawmakers, shaping and influencing legislation. In this role, Dr. Bailey valued the collaboration with members of Congress and their staff, and participating in constituent services.
Dr. Bailey pioneered Ohio's inaugural private practice advanced veterinary CT imaging services and launched referral and emergency imaging facilities in Pittsburgh. As the lead radiologist for a nationwide veterinary practice with over 1,000 facilities, he was pivotal in nationwide distributed veterinary imaging services and telemedicine. Dr. Bailey currently serves as the director of medical innovations in telemedicine for a global telemedicine consulting business, where he brings his extensive telemedicine expertise to the forefront.
Dr. Bailey has been very active in veterinary volunteer leadership at the state and national levels. His leadership journey includes serving on the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) board and as PVMA president. He also served a six-year term on the AVMA Board of Directors, representing District 2, which encompasses New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
In his leisure time, Dr. Bailey finds joy in traveling with his wife and indulges in hobbies such as rebuilding classic cars and motorcycles, along with a passion for photography.