Professional Profile

Dr. Silvina Muñiz, Argentine veterinarian, recognized for her work in education on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Recipient of the Companion Animal Welfare Award from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Extensive experience in media, teaching, hospital management, and veterinary associations.

Academic Background

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, 1987
• Postgraduate courses in Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Ethology
• International complementary training through interviews and collaboration with professionals from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) and UC Davis (USA)

Professional Experience

• Director, VET Clínica, Buenos Aires
• Veterinary Director, Dog Run Argentina (canine welfare association)
• Host and creator of the educational television program VETv / Canal Vet, since 2004
• Contributor to veterinary portals, journals, newspapers, radio, and TV programs on pet care and welfare
• Speaker at national and international conferences
• Participation in legislative debates, including the reform of Law No. 14.346 in Argentina on the prevention of animal cruelty

Association Activities

• President of AVEACA (Argentine Association of Companion Animal Veterinarians), 2017–2022
• Vice President of AVEACA, 2022–present
• Argentine Representative to the Ibero-American Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations
• Accredited by WSAVA and member of animal welfare committees

Awards and Recognitions

• WSAVA Companion Animal Welfare Award (2025)