Melissa Giese is a 2017 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Since earning her degree, she has dedicated her career exclusively to the field of exotic animal medicine. Dr. Giese currently practices at Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital in Skokie, Illinois, where she provides care for a wide range of exotic species. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an active member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at Elmhurst College. She is also committed to veterinary education, regularly lecturing on reptile and amphibian medicine to veterinary students.