Megan Petroff

Veterinary Education: University of Florida
Residency: Florida Veterinary Behavior Service

Dr. Megan Petroff is a Florida native who earned both her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida, graduating in 2015. Her early dream of treating all species—sparked by the books of James Herriot—quickly gave way to the reality of South Florida heat, steering her toward small animal practice.

For five years, Dr. Petroff worked as a general practitioner in South Florida, where she developed a reputation for compassionate care and feline expertise. In 2019, she received the Young Veterinarian Award from the American Association of Feline Practitioners, recognizing her outstanding dedication to feline medicine. She also became Fear Free Elite Certified, allowing her to create low-stress, positive veterinary experiences for patients and their families.

Her passion for veterinary behavior began during a semester abroad in Costa Rica, where she adopted her beloved dog, Tico. Their shared journey led her to experience the transformative impact of behavioral medicine firsthand. Over time, she realized that cases others avoided—such as litter box issues or canine aggression—were the ones she was most drawn to. In 2019, she began a 3-year clinical residency in behavioral medicine at the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, which she completed in December 2022.

Outside of work, Dr. Petroff enjoys watercolor painting, surfing, SCUBA diving, and relaxing with her senior dog, Tico—who continues to inspire her practice every day.