Volunteer Veterinarian Recognized for Years of Dedicated Service

This month we would like to give long overdue attention to Dr. Timothy Knight, an altruistic veterinarian who has donated his time to us every Wednesday since 2002.  His years of service translate to almost 2,500 hours aiding animals!

A member of our medical staff states that “he has given his Wednesday mornings up to help our mission of low cost spay and neuter to help decrease pet overpopulation. He has given many suggestions and ideas for improvement for the medical center and has recruited other staff members for us.” On top of that, he has been a long term supporter of the SPCA by attending fundraising events such as the Auction for the Animals. 

Doctor Knight is admired by all who work with him. Our technicians and staff who work directly with Dr. Knight describe him as very knowledgeable and a great team player.  He is a talented surgeon and very hard working.

“If there is ever even a remote question, he goes out of his way to find out the underlying issue,” Veterinarian Technician Cassie Bunn stated.  Dr. Knight thinks that all of the changes he has seen at the SPCA over the years, especially lately, have been “great.”  He stated that he “would like to see the SPCA eventually develop into a specialty care clinic and be open 24 hours.” 

Outside of volunteering his time for us every Wednesday, Dr. Knight is one busy man! He owns and operates North County Dermatology Clinic on Marcum Road, and has practiced dermatology for over 30 years.  Although he originally obtained a degree in human medicine, he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.

Dr. Knight is recognized as a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, National Board of Medical Examiners, and National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. He has received many academic honors in the veterinary field, as well as in dermatology. Outside of working he is happily married and has two, four-legged feline children.

When asked what he most enjoys about volunteering for us over the years, he said that he “enjoys helping animals find homes. Overpopulation and homeless pets are such an extensive problem in our community, to alleviate some of that issue gives me great satisfaction.” 

We want to all say thank you so very much for sharing your time and expertise with us, Dr. Knight. We are grateful for your years of service to the animals and hope you are with us for many more to come! 

To find out more about volunteering in the Medical Center or many other areas at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, please visit us online at www.lovemyspca.com or call 863/646-7722.