Dr. Melina Rothert had a strong affinity for veterinary medicine after growing up in a vet hospital owned by her independent mother. Witnessing how rewarding this career is, Dr. Rothert revolved her life around animals.
Dr. Rothert grew up in Middletown, CT and completed her undergraduate studies at University of Connecticut, getting her bachelors in Animal Science. She made the best decision of her life and attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts for her veterinary studies. Then completed her clinical training with University of Florida Veterinary Hospital.
At UF, she found her passion for integrative medicine and quickly after graduating completed her 6-month training through the Chi Institute to become a Veterinary Acupuncturist. She can help elevate chronic pain and symptoms in animals caused by osteoarthritis, nervous system conditions, endocrine disorders, etc. She cares deeply about providing long-term comfortability to animals.
Dr. Rothert joined our team in the winter of 2021. She works part time at VEC, while also working full time at a general practice with her mother-mentor. She provides acupuncture treatments through Leshem Specialty Surgery, improving recovery outcome with painless needles.
Additionally, Dr. Rothert is very passionate about wildlife medicine and ecological conservation. She has volunteered much of her time to wildlife centers, sanctuaries, and sustainability awareness. Specifically naming a couple: St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network and A Place Called Hope Raptor Center in Killingworth, CT. In Dr. Rothert’s free time she enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, and her favorite: kite-boarding.