Dr. Vincent Michels, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Vincent Michels is a veterinarian specializing in small animal clinical nutrition. He currently serves as Vice President of Veterinary Services and Research at JustFoodForDogs, where he is residency-trained in nutrition.
Education & Training
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science — Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Small Animal Rotating Internship — BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Southfield, MI
Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Internship — Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS
Small Animal Nutrition Residency — University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN
Background
Early in his career, Dr. Michels was hired as the primary care/nutrition intern at Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center, as part of a partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition that established a dedicated nutrition and obesity clinic for small animal patients. He oversaw the majority of patients enrolled in the K-State Obesity Clinic, consulting with board-certified veterinary nutritionists on complex cases.
Current Role At JustFoodForDogs, Dr. Michels is part of a veterinary team focused on research, feeding trials, and education in small animal nutrition.
Dr. Michels has provided expert opinions directly to Dog Food Advisor for use on select “best dog food” list pages. He was not compensated for this and is not an employee, staff contributor, or content reviewer for Dog Food Advisor.
