AVMA President Shares Weather Safety Tips for Pets on Arden Moore's Oh Behave Show
Wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and other severe weather have hit all parts of our country this summer. We need to keep ourselves and our pets safe. Tune in to this Oh Behave show episode hosted by Arden Moore. Her guest, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey is the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. On the show, Dr. Bailey unleashed smart, practical weather safety tips for our pets. He offered preparation tips to ensure all family members can evacuate before a weather disaster strikes and much more. AVMA represents more than 111,000 veterinarians worldwide.
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BIO:
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, born in Queens, New York, was raised in Hopewell, New Jersey, where he earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences before obtaining his DVM from Tuskegee University in Alabama. Following this, he completed a comprehensive internship and radiology residency at Michigan State University.
As a board-certified radiologist, Dr. Bailey has contributed to a range of veterinary and human medical literature and, to this day, shares his expertise with audiences worldwide, allowing him to connect with and learn from thousands of colleagues across the globe. His body of work is a testament to his commitment to advancing knowledge in the medical field.
Dr. Bailey's academic and professional journey has included serving on the faculty at prestigious institutions such as Tuskegee and Michigan State University. He achieved tenure at The Ohio State University, reflecting his dedication to education and research.
Fortunate to have had the opportunity to take part in an AAAS/AVMA congressional fellowship, Dr. Bailey was a full-time scientific legislative advisor in a congressional office while learning how Capitol Hill works. He applied his scientific veterinary medical expertise to topics of interest to lawmakers, shaping and influencing legislation. In this role, Dr. Bailey valued the collaboration with members of Congress and their staff, as well as participating in constituent services.
Dr. Bailey pioneered Ohio's inaugural private practice advanced veterinary CT imaging services and launched referral and emergency imaging facilities in Pittsburgh. As the lead radiologist for a nationwide veterinary practice with over 1,000 facilities, he was pivotal in nationwide distributed veterinary imaging services and telemedicine.
Dr. Bailey has been very active in veterinary volunteer leadership at the state and national levels. He has served on the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) board and as PVMA president. Before becoming AVMA president in 2025, he served a six-year term on the AVMA Board of Directors, representing District 2, which encompasses New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
In his leisure time, Dr. Bailey finds joy in traveling with his wife and indulges in hobbies such as rebuilding classic cars and motorcycles, along with a passion for photography.
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