Dr. Kimberly (Kim) May is an assistant director in the AVMA’s Communications Division and the director of professional and public affairs at the AVMA – a fancy title for a job that’s cheerleader, mouthpiece, writer, media darling, scout, resident social media specialist, Observer of Scary, Squiggly Things and “other duties as assigned,” all rolled into one. 

A diehard Hokie, Dr. May spent a total of 11 years of her life on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Va. – first as an undergraduate student, followed by veterinary school and later by a residency in large animal surgery and a year on the faculty as a clinical instructor in the large animal surgery department. She attained ACVS board certification in large animal surgery in 2000 and worked in private equine practices and referral practices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia before coming to the AVMA in October 2005. 

Outside of work, Dr. May spends her time with Rugby the mutt (the undisputed Best Dog in the World, according to Dr. May), Crackerjack the mule (best known for her peppermint addiction), and Ricki the Quarter Horse.