Kelly A Harrison

Kelly A Harrison

Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Trials

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 294-4620
Business Email: kelmeyer@ufl.edu

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About Kelly A Harrison

Dr. Kelly Harrison is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM and Master of Science from the University of Florida where she also completed her internship, building a career focused on shelter medicine, surgery and veterinary education. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of surgical training and mentorship for veterinary students, as well as extensive partnerships with local animal welfare organizations. She also previously served as Veterinary Program Manager for PetSmart Charities, having the opportunity to collaborate with partners on a national level. Her professional interests include shelter animal health and welfare, accessible veterinary care and community outreach programs.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. VEM5402L – Introduction to Surgery Lab

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  2. VEM5891 – Comm Outreach Prog

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  3. VEM5003 – End of Life Issues

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  4. VEM5200 – Pnt Care Clin Skill 1

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  5. VEM5402 – Funda Soft Tiss Surg

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  6. VEM5008 – Personal/Prof Develop

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  7. VEM5111 – Animal Systems 2

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  8. VEM5322 – Shelter Medicine

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  9. VEM5872C – Veterinary Medical & Radiation Oncology Clerkship

    College of Veterinary Medicine

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Compassion Fatigue: Understanding Empathy.

    Journal
    The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice.
    Volume/Issue
    51(5):1041-1051
    [DOI]
    10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.04.020.
    [PMID]
    34218949.
  2. Comparison of surgical variables in cats undergoing single-incision laparoscopic ovariectomy using a LigaSure or extracorporeal suture versus open ovariectomy.

    Journal
    Veterinary surgery : VS.
    Volume/Issue
    43(1):38-44
    [DOI]
    10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12073.x.
    [PMID]
    24279460.
  3. Evaluation of medetomidine, ketamine and buprenorphine for neutering feral cats.

    Journal
    Journal of feline medicine and surgery.
    Volume/Issue
    13(12):896-902
    [DOI]
    10.1016/j.jfms.2011.06.010.
    [PMID]
    21885310.

Grants

  1. Evaluating Barriers and Potential Improvements in Access to Veterinary Care for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Pet Owners

    Role:
    Other
    Funding:
    PETSMART CHARITIES

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-4620
Emails:
Business:
kelmeyer@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100126
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608