Dr. Louiza Chan, BVSc, MBA
Dr. Louiza Chan earned her veterinary medicine degree from the University of Sydney in 2001. Her passion for shelter medicine began during vet school and continued through her work with rescue groups in private practice. Inspired by her challenging Jack Russell Terrier, she pursued post-graduate training in veterinary behavior medicine through Delta Institute Australia and the University of Sydney.
Her career shifted when she was invited to lead a behavior program at an animal facility in Singapore, eventually becoming clinical director and associate head. She spent five years in academia and views her time in research as valuable, as it solidified her underlying passion for animal welfare and her belief in the importance of the human-animal bond.
In 2015, Dr. Chan earned a Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida, where she now serves on the faculty. In 2018, she earned an MBA with a concentration in leadership from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Originally from Australia and now based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dr. Chan is the senior regional strategist for Best Friends Animal Society. She is passionate about working with animal services organizations to reimagine how they tell their stories and connect with the community.
Courses Taught:
VME6810: Integrating Veterinary Medicine with Shelter Systems
VME6819: Principles of Leadership in Animal Shelters