Dr. Badge graduated with highest honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology in 2002. She went on to graduate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After graduation, she practiced small animal general medicine for several years and then transitioned to exclusively emergency medicine and critical care for nearly 3 years before returning to general practice in 2012.  

Dr. Badge has always had an interest in rehabiliation that stemmed from her previous time as a competitive gymnast and the physical therapy that she received. She wanted to use that interest to further her ability to help veterinary patients with similar injuries, and so, in 2014, Dr. Badge completed the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) Program through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Since that time she has performed physical rehabilitation on patients affected by a wide range of conditions, but she has a special place in her heart for geriatric patients. She believes strongly that with improved mobility comes improved quality of life not only for the pet, but also for the pet parent, and she strives to empower pet parents to be an integral part in making their pet’s golden years shine as brightly as possible.  

Dr. Badge is excited to be in the process of obtaining her Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist certification through the Chi University and she can't wait to be able to apply more Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine techniques to her patients.

Her professional interests include canine and feline physical rehabilitation, geriatric and hospice care, internal medicine, and emergency medicine/critical care. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. She stays involved in the community by offering no-cost veterinary services to a local women’s shelter and educating younger generations about the amazing career of veterinary medicine any chance she gets.  

Dr. Badge and her husband (also a veterinarian!) have 2 children, 2 dogs, and 2 cats that keep them busy when they’re out of the office but they still try to find time to enjoy their hobbies. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, horseback riding, and practicing yoga and Dr. Badge is actually a certified yoga instructor. She and her husband are proud alumni of the University of Florida and enjoy cheering on their home team…. Go Gators!