Dr. Emily Hardgrove earned her B.S. in Biology from Duke University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. During veterinary school, she had a clinical rotation with the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, an experience that strengthened her longstanding interest in the program’s mission. After graduation, she completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles, followed by a Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Internship at The Marine Mammal Center and a Manatee and Zoo Medicine Fellowship at ZooTampa. Most recently, she has been balancing small animal relief practice with marine mammal conservation work in South America. Some of her most rewarding experiences were working with Franciscana dolphin rehabilitation alongside NMMF and other international collaborators. Outside of work, Emily enjoys running, hiking, and a good puzzle.
