Dr. Melissa Davila is a proud native New Yorker and 100% Latina at heart. She spent her early childhood in Bolivia, where her love for animals was evident from a young age—befriending every creature she met. At age seven, she returned to the U.S. and became fascinated by the medical books and surgical photos her father kept around the house. This early exposure to medicine, combined with her deep love for animals, set her on the path to veterinary medicine.
Dr. Davila began her journey at SUNY Delhi, earning an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Working as a veterinary technician only strengthened her passion for the field, especially after adopting her first cat, Sherlock, whom she bottle-fed and raised. She continued her education at Mercy College, graduating with honors and earning her bachelor’s degree before being accepted into Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
While at Ross, Dr. Davila was Vice President and Surgical Technician for the Feral Cat Project, dedicating her time to trapping, spaying/neutering, and releasing feral cats to help control their population and ensure their welfare. It was during this work that she met her second feline companion, Castiel. She later completed her clinical year at Lincoln Memorial University, where she found her third (and, for now, final) cat, Diluc.
After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University, Dr. Davila joined Gotham Veterinary Center, where she trained under our esteemed small animal expert, Dr. Bonnie Brown. Now a fully licensed veterinarian, we are thrilled to welcome her as part of our team, where she will provide compassionate care to all your beloved pets.
Outside of work, Dr. Davila enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, exploring the latest video games on her PS5, and caring for her beloved grandmother.
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