Gabrielle Godoy, DVM Neurology Resident
Gabrielle Godoy, DVM, is a veterinary neurology resident at Southeast Veterinary Neurology in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Godoy earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Prior to veterinary school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
Dr. Godoy is pursuing advanced specialty training in veterinary neurology through a comprehensive residency program. Her clinical training includes a specialty neurology internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Marcos, CA, where she worked closely with board-certified neurologists managing emergency and hospitalized neurology patients. During this training, she gained experience in neurologic examinations, advanced diagnostics, client communication, and a variety of neurosurgical and diagnostic procedures, including cerebrospinal fluid collection, spinal surgeries, and postoperative patient care.
She also completed a rotating internship at Evolution Veterinary Specialists in Lakewood, CO, where she received extensive training in emergency and critical care medicine as well as multiple specialty services, including internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, surgery, ophthalmology, and exotic animal medicine. This diverse clinical experience provided a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of complex medical and neurological conditions.
Throughout veterinary school, Dr. Godoy completed externships at leading specialty and general practice hospitals across the United States, with focused experience in neurology, emergency medicine, ophthalmology, pathology, exotic animal medicine, and large animal care. Her neurology-focused training included externships at Pet Specialists of Austin in Texas and Upstate Veterinary Specialties in New York, where she participated in neurologic examinations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and specialty patient care.
In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Godoy has participated in research involving swine xenotransplantation and poultry genetics at Virginia Tech. She is certified in RECOVER CPR and Fear Free practices and committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing her expertise in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Godoy has been actively involved in community outreach, education, and service organizations throughout her academic career. She enjoys lifelong learning, mentoring students, and building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues while helping pets achieve the best possible quality of life.
