Middleburg Humane Foundation hires Matthew Galati

The Middleburg Humane Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal rescue organization, has hired Matthew Galati, DVM as 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,” said chairman of the board, Joshua Muss. “His skills and proficiency in veterinary medicine are a huge asset to MHF and the community.”

Prior to working at MHF, Galati served as associate veterinarian at Anicira Veterinary Center in Manassas for two years and, prior to 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.

Galati’s short-term plan is to expand staffing at MHF. He’s already hired a licensed veterinary technician and plans are to get MHF animals cared for and to expand adoptions. The goal is to be able to take in 500 kittens and get them adopted out this year.

Now, MHF is also able to take in more challenging medical cases requiring surgery and/or veterinary care. As the medical team at MHF gets up and running, the plan is to expand the clinic with offerings to rescues and shelters in the area.  Over the next 2-3 years, plans are to expand wellness services such as exams and vaccines for animals that have been adopted from MHF.

Galati and his wife reside in Fairfax with their “almost two-year-old” daughter. For more information, visit www.middleburghumane.org.