Sophie Liu
Veterinarian B.S, D.V.M.
Hailing from Oakland, Calif., with a special interest in behavior and canine medicine as well as a passion for education, Liu plans to become board-certified in behavior medicine after a few years in private practice. “I think there's enormous opportunity to improve our community by raising awareness of and addressing behavior issues, as well as crafting highly skilled working animals,” she says. “At the end of the day, I believe that every animal is tied to human society by its behavior, and every animal’s mental wellbeing guides its physical wellbeing. So, by emphasizing mental wellness, I hope to improve human-animal relationships through creative behavioral approaches.”
As a veterinary student, Liu has focused herself in canine sports medicine, canine cognition, genetics, training and behavior. She also participates in 4H activities teaching youth about dogs, coordinates speakers, and leads handling classes at Cornell. Liu holds leadership positions with the Animal Behavior Club, the Dog Sports Club, and VOICE (Veterinarians One in Culture and Ethnicity) and a member of SAVMA and AVSAB (Society of Animal Behavior).