Melissa Bain

Professor

Medicine & Epidemiology

Office
2105 Tupper Hall, Davis, CA 95616

Licenses
California Veterinary Medical Board
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Diplomate, American College of Animal Welfare
Fear Free(sm) certified, Elite Status
Diversity & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, certificate
Suicide Prevention Training Certificate, QPR Institute
Mental Health First Aid Training Certificate, National Council for Behavioral Health
AVMA Brave Space Certificate
Education
1990, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, IL
1994, DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, IL
2007, MS, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, CA
2007, University of California Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Sacramento, CA
2021, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, CA,
Research Focus
Evaluating the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of problem behaviors, primarily in primarily companion animals, and the effects on the human-animal bond and humane care of animals.
Specialty Focus
  • Veterinary Behavior
  • Veterinary Welfare