VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Flori Bliss
Florence Bliss
Assistant Professor of Practice and Chief of Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation
When did you join the veterinary college?
2001
The best part of being a faculty is?
Providing students with experiential/hands-on learning.
Best advice I've gotten...
Keep moving and don't ever give up.
How would you capture the essence of your work in a newspaper headline?
Helping dogs thrive!
My hidden talent...
I like to paint but usually can't sit still long enough to finish anything. My hobbies are: anything outside and away from people, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, traveling and listening to live music.
A person who has inspired me...
My dad.
Words of encouragement to a current veterinary college student...
You will always know more than the day you did before, be patient and kind to yourself.
If I had a superpower, it would be...
Dog communicator.
A cause I'm most passionate about...
Democracy.
Favorite way to end the day...
Hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail.
Top of my bucket list...
Tired and full.
My favorite quote...
"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will."
How many pets/animals live at home? Can you tell us about them?
A golden retriever, Marshall, a lifelong vet school instructor, famous for his lack of coordination and eating things he shouldn't.
One cat, Banjo, who thinks he is a rag doll.
Want to learn more about Flori’s journey and impact?
Check out our other stories featuring her work and adventures at VMCVM!
