Hello
Thank you for visiting Remote Rescue Veterinary Connections. I appreciate the time that you are taking to learn more about the organization. I started Remote Rescue to improve access to veterinary care for smaller shelters and rescues that may have difficulty finding a veterinarian that specializes in the unique challenges of shelter medicine. I hope that you can find the help you need here and if not, please contact me and I can try point you in the right direction.
Kathryn Heigel-Meyer, DVM
Dr. Heigel-Meyer, DVM earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Since then she has specialized in shelter medicine, working with multiple animal shelters throughout the Central Illinois and Chicagoland area. Dr. Heigel-Meyer, founded Remote Rescue Veterinary Connections, a company dedicated to improving access to veterinary care and providing education to shelter staff and foster caregivers with the goal to enhance operational efficiency and medical outcomes in the shelter setting. Her professional interests center on advancing community-based veterinary care, developing sustainable shelter medicine practices, and promoting the welfare of underserved animal populations through education and collaboration. In her spare time, She enjoys camping, hiking and making cute polymer clay creations. Her family includes 4 cats, a Jack-Russel Terrier and an extremely understanding and caring husband, Dave.