Dr. Schaffner earned her DVM from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed the Aquatic Animal Health Professional Certificate Program and SeaVet Clinical Training. Her experience includes medical and surgical care for sea turtles, tortoises, alligators, raptors, shorebirds, and other exotic species, along with externships in aquatic, wildlife, and conservation medicine. She is a Category II USDA-APHIS-accredited veterinarian.