Megan is the Behavioral Support Services Director with the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Megan advises on all aspects of training, behavior, enrichment, and mental wellbeing of animals in the care of the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
Megan holds the Master’s of Science degree from Texas Tech University in Companion Animal Behavior and Welfare. Before joining Roanoke Valley SPCA in June 2024, Megan worked for 4 years at The Humane Animal Welfare Society where she oversaw behavior programming including: shelter dog behavior and welfare, day training and training class programs, and private behavior consulting for the public’s dogs in need. In addition, Megan has worked as a dog trainer, training pets, therapy dogs, and service dogs, and she previously held the position of Behavior Department Program Manager at the Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha, WI.
Megan has a 10-year-old retired therapy dog named Liam. He is a Silken Windhound. Liam has a calm, nonthreatening demeanor and has played a crucial role in helping many dogs overcome their fear or uncertainty of other dogs!
Megan joined the Roanoke Valley SPCA to help and support wherever she can! Megan can be reached at 540-339-9247 or by email.