About Dr. Ruth MacPete
Dr. Ruth MacPete knew she wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. She has
dedicated her life to improving the lives of animals everywhere. Dr. MacPete believes that she can
accomplish this goal by increasing public awareness of important pet issues. She graduated from the
University of California, Berkeley and received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of
Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.
In addition to working in private practice and at various animal shelters, she has substantial media experience doing pet health segments for network news affiliates in multiple markets, including a regular bi-weekly pet news segment for San Diego 's NBC affiliate KNSD for over two years.
She is also a published author and has written articles for Bark magazine, Pet Business, San Diego Pets, Great Scots Magazine and Cat Fancy Magazine, where she has a monthly Health and Care News section, as well as many newspapers. She has been the media host for several veterinary conventions around the country, where she brought conference news to all attendees. She also volunteers her time regularly with several local animal rescue groups and can often be found at pet events answering questions for pet parents.
Dr. MacPete has worked with all kinds of animals, from pet rats to endangered Sumatran rhinos. Her desire to help animals has taken her across the globe to places like Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore and even Ukraine, where as a veterinary student she organized a medical mission to bring money and veterinary supplies to the animals of the Kiev Zoo.
When not at work or volunteering, she enjoys traveling with her daughter and husband or spending time at home with her two cats.
