Claudia Richter, DVM

Completed Residency, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Dr. Richter has practiced veterinary medicine in BC’s Lower Mainland for almost 20 years. She spent 6 years owning and operating her own veterinary hospital, where she focused on creating a modern, community-focused, small animal practice. Over her tenure, her practice achieved American Animal Hospital Association accreditation, the “gold standard” for veterinary practice medical procedures and management in North America, and the introduction of low-stress and fear-free practice methodologies.

Always an advocate for animals in the community, Dr. Richter created the annual “Vets In Action” program, where veterinary professionals from throughout the community join together to perform a day of free surgical and dental procedures for the local shelter animals. Dr. Richter also introduced a monthly pro-bono surgery program at her practice and volunteered many hours throughout the community. Her efforts were recognized in 2013 with the BC SPCA Veterinarian Of The Year award.

After years of practicing veterinary medicine in the Vancouver area, during which time she also spent many long days of “practice” with her own “high-maintenance” dog Kona, Dr. Richter recognized the need for a veterinary behaviour specialist in the Lower Mainland area. Dr. Richter completed her residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in December 2023 under the mentorship of Dr. Kenneth Martin (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists) and will sit her final board examination in September 2024.