OSPCA welcomes new Chief Veterinary Officer

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Ontario SPCA Chief Executive Officer Kate MacDonald announced yesterday the organization has officially enlisted Dr. Magdalena Smrdelj for the position of Chief Veterinary Officer.

Dr. Smrdelj has held various positions within the Ontario SPCA since 2009, until recently, she held the position of acting Chief Veterinary Officer. In addition, Smrdelj has worked as a veterinarian with both the Newmarket Spay Neuter Clinic and the companion animal hospital at the Provincial Education and Animal Centre. According to McDonald, Dr. Smrdelj was instrumental in overseeing the medical aspects of the organization's first spay/neuter operation in Ontario.