Middleburg Humane Foundation Hires Matthew Galati, DVM, as Full-Time Veterinarian
New clinic at Marshall facility will bring expanded care to rescued animals.
MARSHALL, VA — The Middleburg Humane Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization, has hired Matthew Galati, DVM, as a full-time veterinarian. Galati brings more than 14 years of experience as a full-time practitioner, skilled surgeon, and manager with extensive emergency experience. He has also trained numerous interns in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques and has provided handling, care, and medicine for exotic companion animals.
In addition to Galati’s wide array of experience in veterinary medicine, he has provided training, cultivated effective communication and leadership skills in a team environment, and established professional relationships with local emergency clinics and other area shelters.
“We are delighted that Matt has joined the Middleburg Humane Foundation team,” Joshua Muss, chairman of the board, said. “His skills and proficiency in veterinary medicine are a huge asset to MHF and the community.”
Prior to working at MHF, Galati served as an associate veterinarian at Anicira Veterinary Center in Manassas for two years, and before that he was veterinary director of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. He moved to Virginia in 2013 to complete a yearlong rotating emergency/specialty internship with VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center in Fairfax. Galati holds a B.S. in animal science with a minor in biological sciences from Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was a Phi Zeta Honor Society Member.
MHF is now able to take in more challenging medical cases requiring surgery and/or veterinary care. Galati also plans to increase staffing at MFH, and has already hired a licensed veterinary technician. As the medical team at MHF gets up and running, the clinic will be able to expand offerings to rescues and shelters in the area, with a target to be able to take in 500 kittens and get them adopted out this year. Over the next two to three years, the focus will become expanding wellness services like exams and vaccines for animals that have been adopted from MHF.
Galati and his wife reside in Fairfax with their daughter.
For more information, visit middleburghumane.org.
Photo courtesy of the Middleburg Humane Foundation.
Posted on: February 5, 2025