Dr. Marisa Brunetti graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in public relations and biology. She earned her degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, she went directly into private practice, spending eight years as a general small animal practitioner and learning shelter medicine. Marisa then spent a year as a regional medical director for a veterinary company in Texas, helping them to open over 10 veterinary clinics and hire over 15 veterinarians. In 2018, Marisa joined IndeVets as the founding Chief Veterinary Officer. She is credited with establishing the superior clinical guidelines for the veterinary staffing company. In her role she supports over 250 Associate Veterinarians' practice of medicine, nurtures partner hospital relations and does her part to improve the quality of life of veterinarians everywhere. She has helped the company grow from 10 doctors in one state to over 250 doctors in 33 states. She continues to practice veterinary medicine in IndeVets’ partner hospitals weekly. Marisa led the creation of IndeAcademy, IndeVets’ comprehensive professional and personal development program. Foundational to this program is the IndeVets RACE-certified General Practice Certification track, which covers 38 diverse clinical focus topics, with specialized certifications also offered in Preventative Medicine, GP Emergency, Endocrine Diseases, and Power Skills. Completion of this program earns participants 19 hours of CE credit. In addition to being a general small animal veterinarian, Marisa is certified in animal chiropractic and is interested in integrative medicine and pain management for all animals. She serves on the board of directors of Animal Lifeline, an animal rescue based in Warrington, PA, and the Penn Vet Alumni Board.