Jennifer Quammen - Veterinarian

Dr. Jennifer Quammen is a proven practitioner and leader within veterinary medicine.

She began as a veterinary technician working in private practice for more than a decade. As a veterinarian she has worked as an associate, medical director, or a relief veterinarian at various points throughout her career. Clinically her interests are in surgery and pain management. She also has a strong passion for veterinary well-being. Dr. Quammen co-founded Veterinarian Coaching with her partner in 2014; Through this work she has helped numerous veterinarians, practices and students on topics ranging from stress management and sleep hygiene to career transition and improved work-life integration.

Dr. Quammen is the Chief Veterinary Officer of Otto. Otto (www.otto.vet) is a comprehensive customer engagement platform that helps veterinary clinics streamline communications, improve clinic profitability, and increase customer satisfaction. Dr. Quammen is a candidate for AVMA President Elect (2025-26) and was the AVMA Vice President from 2022-24. She is an alumna of the AVMA Future Leaders Program and a past member of the AVMA Council on Veterinary Service and Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee.

Dr. Quammen serves on the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners and is a member of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics. Dr. Quammen has been deeply engaged with and continues to champion the Veterinary Leadership Experience and the Veterinary Leadership Institute since 2011. Dr. Jen served on the leadership of the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (www.kvma.org) where she is Past President (2018-19) and co-facilitator of the Power of Ten Leadership program at KVMA.

Education:

• DVM, Ohio State University, 2011
• MPH, University of Iowa, 2010
• B.S. Mathematics and B.S. Biological Sciences