Meet the Team: Leonardo Brito, DVM

Leonardo Brito is one of several new faculty members for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM). He’s also the Clinical Skills Unit Lead. Brito received his DVM from the Universidade Federal de Uberlandia (UFU) and MSc in Animal Reproduction from the Universidade do Estado de São Paulo (Unesp)-Botucatu in Brazil. He continued to specialize in theriogenology, obtaining his MVetSc and PhD from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Brito was drawn to the PCVM to be a part of something new and uncharted.

“What drew me [here] was the unique opportunity to collaborate in building a new veterinary college with a focus on student experience and a mission to serve the livestock industry, coupled with the clear support the college has received from Clemson University and the State Legislature through the provision of the resources needed for the PCVM to be successful,” said Brito.

Brito says he’s excited to be a part of a new and growing team where he can have an impact through collaboration and cooperation.

“I am looking forward to contributing to the development and delivery of a competency-based curriculum to educate well-rounded veterinarians ready to take on their professional tasks and make a significant impact in their communities on day one. With the help of my many talented colleagues, I envision providing comprehensive clinical skills training, with a focus on modern veterinary medicine and continuous educational development.”

Brito enjoys sports and spending time outdoors when he’s not working!

“I enjoy spending time and traveling with my family, hiking with our dog Blaze and watching Packers football. I am a cheesehead!”