Dr. Greg Heaton, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Psychology in 1999 from Valparaiso University. He received his DVM degree from Purdue University where he conducted research in the human-animal bond and how it differs from non-traditional pets. Dr. Heaton has a special interest in exotics, reptiles, and small mammals. He is a member of the AVMA, FVMA, and AAHA.