Jeff Werber
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University of California, Davis, 1984
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
University of California, Berkeley, 1976
veterinary medical journalist
Jeff Werber | |
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| Education | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis, 1984 Bachelor of Science, Zoology University of California, Berkeley, 1976 |
| Occupations | Veterinary physician veterinary medical journalist |
Jeff Werber is an American veterinarian and veterinary medical journalist. Werber has hosted the television series Lassie's Pet Vet, as well as appearing as a pet-topic contributor on such programs as The Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, and Fox & Friends.
Werber first developed a passion for veterinary medicine during his high school days, volunteering at a local animal clinic. This experience led Werber to pursue a bachelor's degree in Zoology, which he earned from the University of California, Berkeley in 1976. He went on to earn his Veterinary degree at the University of California, Davis in 1984.[1]
Veterinary career
Werber established Century Veterinary Group in 1988, a Los Angeles, California animal hospital which he then sold to Mars/ VCA.
He was a founding officer of the Association of Veterinary Communicators.[2] He also served as a member of the legislative committee for the California Veterinary Medical Association.[3]
He previously served pet stores, such as Puppy Love in the Beverly Center, but the practice of selling puppy mill pets in pet stores has since been outlawed in the state of California. He has worked with the Delta Society and Canine Companions for Independence, among others.[4]
Celebrity clientele
Werber has often referred to himself as a "Veterinarian to the Stars." Past and present celebrity clients of his include Britney Spears, Julia Roberts, Ben Affleck, Eddie Murphy, Paula Abdul, Rod Stewart, Mark Wahlberg, Patrick Dempsey, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Drea de Matteo, Ron Perlman, Lori Loughlin, Emmy Rossum, and Judy Greer.[5][6]
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Greer revealed her fondness of Werber's work. "I drive very far out of my way to take my dog to him because it’s worth it, and I have a feeling that everyone in the waiting room feels the same way,” adding that Werber is "interested in the least invasive and most natural remedies first.”[7]