Dr. Shirin Modaresi

Shirin Modaresi, DVM, MS is a corporate partnership veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim. She graduated from University of Georgia CVM in 2010, after which she worked in small animal private practice for 4 years. In 2014, Shirin and her family moved back to the Carolinas to work for Hill’s Pet Nutrition in several roles, including as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian and Strategic Manager for Veterinary Students and New Grads. While there, she was also able to get experience as a CSU CVM Communications Coach for 2nd and 3rd year vet students. In January 2024, Shirin took on her new role at Boehringer Ingelheim, where she joined the Corporate Partnership Team that supports NVA & Ethos in the US (and sometimes Canada). She also continues to do monthly relief shifts at her hometown veterinary hospital in Rock Hill, SC to stay current and to snuggle puppies & kittens. While in veterinary school, Shirin did parasitology research, rescued feral kittens, chaired the Diversity Committee, and founded the UGA CVM Animal Welfare Club. When Shirin is not working, her favorite things to do are traveling around the world, going to live music with friends, and cooking plant-based meals. Shirin lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband Gabriel, two sons Cyrus & Kai (17 & 15), dog Rosie, and two cats Satin & Ellie. Shirin started serving her term as an Emerging Leader on the AVMA Early Career Development Committee in June 2024 and At-large Director for AAIV in December of 2024.