Dr. Marvin Meinders
Dr. Marvin Meinders received his DVM from the University of Georgia and his MPVM from the University of California, Davis. He began his career in a rural veterinary private practice doing mostly large animal medicine. In 1974, he entered the military as a Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) in the United States Air Force working in the areas of veterinary medicine, environmental health, public health and medical readiness. After retirement from the AF, Dr. Meinders worked on an international pharmaceutical database/terminology classifying adverse events. in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Health Affairs (OHA). His final job before retirement was as Executive Vice President of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians. In his retirement, he enjoys mentoring ages 18-30 as they make their initial decisions on career and life.