Dr. Genevieve Dumonceaux -
Clinical Veterinarian

Dr. Genevieve Dumonceaux (affectionately known as Dr. G) grew up in rural Illinois on a small family farm. She graduated from the University of Illinois veterinary school in 1988. She spent two years with the Illinois Animal Poison Control Center before entering a small animal and exotic pet practice for the next three years.

In 1993 she began a residency training program in zoological medicine at the University of California Davis. After a brief time at the El Paso Zoo in Texas as a contract veterinarian she was hired as an associate veterinarian for Busch Gardens and Sea World entertainment parks. She was later promoted to senior veterinarian.

After 13 years at the corporation Dr. G left to pursue interests in aquatic medicine and became the veterinarian at the Florida Aquarium. Her desire for more clinical work and her love of zoos lead her to her current role as veterinarian for the Palm Beach Zoo.

Dr. G has many publications and professional presentations to her name. She has also traveled all around the world for research and conservation opportunities and for pleasure. Dr. G has provided consultation services for several zoos around the world and most recently consults with the Central Zoo in Kathmandu, Nepal.