Dr. Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Hoping your day is full of merriment, love and laughter....and maybe a nap. I know a few very sleepy elves. 😉🎅🏽🎄

18/12/2024

Saw this beauty this week. The sweetest Peruvian Inca Orchid!

Hairless breeds like her can have issues with comedone, milia and cyst formation. Secondary infection can occur as well. My goal with these cases is to treat any infection and help reduce the follicular plugging to reduce the discomfort and inflammation. And of course to make her pretty again.😍

05/12/2024

Have the best story to tell!

For the past few years in December, me and my work besties try our best to finish work in Evansville quickly so we can stop at Santa's Candy Castle in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Well today, we were excited to go but had a little hiccup at the end of the day and It was looking doubtful. We arrived at the castle 4 minutes before close and they were so accommodating and happy to have us there. The owner, Kevin, remembered us from two years ago and was thrilled to see us again.

He is the epitome of someone who loves what the do! A real life W***y Wonka ☺️. The joy he had telling us about imported candies and their histories was palpable.

Definitely recommend the ride up to this gem.

So glad we made It and looking forward to next year!

03/12/2024

A great cause to donate to this giving Tuesday!!

Help us create an inclusive and accessible veterinary profession!

31/10/2024

For Halloween, let’s talk about one of my favorite creepy tumors!

This is an Infundibular keratinizing acanthoma! Also called a keratoacanthoma. They can grow a keratin plug and are common in German Shepherds, Keeshounds and Lhasas(uh oh Guri!).

Though benign, they can be bothersome and can get secondarily infected and painful. Surgical removal is often needs AND outside of Halloween not many dogs want witches warts on their skin! 😆

Happy Halloween!

18/10/2024

What an fun Vet Tech and Employee Appreciation week!

Love this team! Work hard, play harder, and laugh while we do It!

06/10/2024

Sometimes I am able to bring the family with me when I speak at conferences, but this was the FIRST time I brought the kids by myself without Forrest. 😬

It was their fall break and we love the and their water park so It seemed like a good adventure. I was assured that the conference was family friendly and It was true! They had twice daily activities for the kids and a play area. It was so nice to see kids of all ages with their vet moms and dads.

While I spoke, my three critters were sitting in the far back left of the lecture hall. They did so well staying in their seats only coming up during the breaks to say hi to me while I was answering question from the attendees. The conference organizers kept them loaded with snacks and they were great! And one wonderful human played with them organizing a relay race at the every end of my talks. Thank you to whoever you are….sad we didn’t get to me but my children loved you!

Grateful for this experience and for being able to bring my kiddos. The attendees were so attentive asking thoughtful questions during the lectures and afterwards. The kindness was palpable. Thank you and

12/09/2024

Special time to give between now and 9 pm!

12/09/2024

Can’t stand the cuteness!

12/09/2024

There’s still time! Help these cute babies by giving today to Second Chances Wildlife Center through the Give for Good campaign.

https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/story/Joyaforsecondchances

12/09/2024

Consider giving today to this great cause! Second Chances Wildlife Center

12/09/2024

I love all creatures and this little guy had a special place in my heart. He made me love opossums due to his sweet personality and cuddliness.

Starting at midnight is the Give for Good campaign. Please consider giving to my favorite wildlife rescue organization, . They rescue, rehab and if possible release wildlife important to our local ecosystem. Every little bit matters to help these babies!

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19/08/2024

Excited to be speaking at the 2024 AAFP Annual Conference in September! Join me and a couple of my derm besties for a deep dive into kitty skin disease and how to make these challenging cases more manageable.

See you there!

https://catvets.com/2024-annual-conference/

30/07/2024

The 10th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD10) did not disappoint! Honored to be a part of this amazing profession and blessed to have been mentored by so many of the best many of whom I call friends.

At my first worlds in 2008, I never imagined I would stand on a stage and present here. To be able to mentor and connect with dermatologists and students around the world is a dream.

25/07/2024

So excited to travel to Boston for the to see my colleagues, mentors, and friends who I daily learn from. Honored to speak on behalf of tomorrow.

If you’re at the conference, join me!!

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11/07/2024

Love a good skin test but love even more starting a young patient on his way to relief and comfort.

18/04/2024

Sometimes the worst lies below, but don’t worry, It won’t last forever!

This kitty has the sweetest family who desperately wanted him better and quickly due to new additions being added to the family. He was diagnosed with mycobacteria and has been treated based on DNA sequencing with

Thankfully in just one month he’s already feeling and 👀ing so much better.

27/03/2024

Proud to be an example to for young girls and women. Thanks for the feature American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)