Dr. Virginia Quelch attended the University of Florida and graduated with a MS Degree in Immunology and a DVM Degree in Veterinary Medicine. She works in pharmaceutical development and created the commercially successful MicroPearls line of veterinary dermatologic products.

Animal dermatology is her area of special interest. She has presented numerous seminars for veterinarians in Asia and South and Central America on canine and feline skin diseases and treatment.

Taking a new direction after a career in veterinary practice at SJVC, she is currently directing the construction of SJVC's new intensive care area and is active in her pharmaceutical consulting projects.