Dr. Behrend received her VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and her PhD from Auburn University in 2001. She has authored numerous scientific publications, including journal articles, book chapters and abstracts, served as Endocrine section editor for editions of Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy and Clinical Veterinary Advisor, and was the editor for the canine chapters of Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals. She has provided numerous continuing education lectures at national and international conferences. Dr. Behrend has received the Daniels Award for Excellence in Small Animal Endocrinology and has twice won the Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award.