Craig Datz

Board Certification

• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline Medicine)(ABVP) - 1994
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline Medicine)(ABVP)

Education

• Master of Science (MS), University of Missouri, 2008
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1987

Current Professional Activities

• 2001 - Present - Clinical Assistant Professor, Community Practice, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia

Past Professional Activities

• 14 years of experience in general companion animal practice in Virginia and Arkansas, also operated an after-hours emergency clinic for 3 years

Marital Status

• Married to Paula, my high-school sweetheart, one of the best preschool teachers around

Children

• Evan and Carter, both gifted students but with no interest in veterinary medicine!

Pets

• KC the cat

Hobbies

• Playing the organ and piano at church, getting up at 5 AM to go the gym, playing tennis with the kids

Favorite Quote

• Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch.
  --George Carlin
• I find television very educating. Every time someone turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.
  --Groucho Marx

What I like Most About VIN

• The enthusiasm we all share for learning, knowledge, and progress in improving our care for animals.