APOP Congratulates Dr. Julie Churchill, 2025 dvm360® Veterinary Heroes Honoree in Nutrition
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) proudly congratulates Executive Board member Julie A. Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), on being named the 2025 dvm360® Veterinary Heroes honoree in the Nutrition category.
The Veterinary Heroes Awards recognize peer‑nominated professionals for leadership, compassion, and lasting impact on animal health. Winners were celebrated during a luncheon at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dvm360 highlighted her mentorship of students and house officers, her advocacy for routine nutrition assessments in all patients seen at the university, and her practical, team-friendly tools that make weight management easier in real-world clinics.
Dr. Churchill is a professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and a clinician-educator who divides her time between teaching and patient care.
As an APOP Executive Board member, Dr. Churchill has helped shape clinic-ready strategies to prevent and treat pet obesity, as well as support client communication.
“Julie turns evidence into everyday practice,” said Ernie Ward, DVM, founder of APOP. “She equips teams to make nutrition doable and life‑changing for pets. We are proud to celebrate a colleague who makes our whole profession better.”
Learn more in Julie’s dvm360 profile.
About the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)
Founded in 2005, APOP advances practical, science‑based obesity prevention and treatment for dogs and cats through research, education, and collaboration with veterinary professionals and industry partners.
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