Briana-Lee Schaffner

Dr. Schaffner earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed the Aquatic Animal Health Professional Certificate Program and SeaVet Clinical Training. Before joining Exotic Vet Care, she served as an Associate Veterinarian at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, providing medical and surgical care for sea turtles, tortoises, alligators, raptors and shorebirds with a focus on rehabilitation and conservation. Her experience also includes externships at the Tennessee Aquarium, Wildlifevets.com in South Africa, and the Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory. Dr. Schaffner has co-authored research on Florida manatee sperm morphology and Green sea turtle behavior, reflecting her dedication to aquatic and wildlife medicine. Originally from Florida, she brings a lifelong passion for marine life and conservation to her work with exotic species at Exotic Vet Care.
In her spare time she takes care of her leopard tortoises Littlefoot and Tortellini, and her German shepherd Autumn. She also enjoys thrifting/antiquing, scuba diving, hiking, and baking.