Meredith Persky, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Meredith Persky received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and worked in immunology research for 3 years before attending veterinary school at The Ohio State University. Dr. Meredith completed a two-year veterinary internship at the Indianapolis Zoo and received 2 years of residency training at the Kansas City Zoo before working as an associate veterinarian at Zoo Miami for four years. Dr. Persky served as a staff veterinarian and is currently the Director of Animal Health at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. She is a board-certified specialist in zoological medicineTM through the American College of Zoological Medicine. Outside of work, Meredith can be found searching the beach for shark teeth, swimming, practicing yoga, planning her next travel destination, or spending time with her two-legged and four-legged family members.