Dr. Foote is the owner and head veterinarian at Okaw Veterinary Clinic, in Tuscola, IL. Since 1984, Dr. Foote has maintained earning a minimum of 20 continuing education credit hours per year in veterinary medicine with a focus on small animal medicine and behavior. She is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants with a Feline specialty. She was the past president of Eastern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association 1991; a member of the Speaker Bureau of American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior; the secretary/treasurer of the Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation 2006 to present; and, the student liaison for the student chapters of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, 2010 to present.
Dr. Foote is a published author and a well-regarded professional speaker on animal behavior, with a focus on positive handling techniques for dogs and cats. Dr. Foote’s programs offer exceptional educational value. Validated by RACE through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, many of her programs meet the strict criteria recognized and accepted by the profession, the science and discipline of veterinary medicine. In addition, she has 25-plus years of experience dedicated to reducing stress in patient care.
Recorded OnDemand Lecture: Dealing with Cabin Fever in Pets