Country Oaks Animal Hospital
Dr. Philip Richmond is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and practices in New Port Richey, Florida. He has been in recovery and passionate about helping medical professionals in recovery for more than 10 years. He currently serves as the chair of both the FVMA Professional Wellness and Well-being Committee and the FVMA Outreach Committee. The Professional Wellness and Well-being Committee serves Florida veterinarians with alcohol and substance abuse disorder, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. In addition, the committee works to improve the level of wellness and well-being of the state’s veterinary professionals. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Medical Professionals Group, an organization that supports medical professionals in recovery in the state. Dr. Richmond is a Certified Health Coach — Behavioral Change Specialist, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor and has earned the AVMA Workplace Wellness Certificate. Dr. Richmond is married to Dr. Carla Channell, who is also a veterinarian. They have two children, three dogs, a bevy of cats and turtles, a sulcata tortoise and a corn snake. He is a Krav Maga practitioner, and he enjoys weightlifting and functional training.
Saturday, December 7
1:10 PM – 3:00 PM