Nancy A. Dreschel

Nancy A. Dreschel is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in Small Animal Science. She advises the Small and Exotic Animals Club (SEAC) and coordinates the University Park Puppy Raising Club. Her expertise spans Companion Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, and Online Teaching.

Dr. Dreschel holds a Ph.D. in Biobehavioral Health and a D.V.M. from Cornell University, alongside a B.S. in Animal Science. Her research focuses on human-animal interactions, particularly in therapy dogs, service animals, and the welfare of companion animals. She teaches courses such as AN SC 150S (Be a Master Student) and AN SC 215 (Pets in Society).

Her publications explore topics like dog behavior, trauma therapy integration with animals, and the impact of pet ownership on marginalized populations. She has contributed to studies on salivary cortisol measurement in dogs and breed-specific behavioral traits. Her work bridges veterinary science with social and behavioral research, emphasizing practical applications in animal welfare and human health.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her extensive teaching and research contributions highlight her academic leadership. She has advised numerous courses and projects since 1999, balancing academic roles with prior experience as a veterinarian (1989–2004).