Dr. Edward Schettino

Dr. Edward Schettino oversees the Animal Rescue League of Boston's (ARL) organizational operations and leads the implementation and execution of its strategic plan as ARL strives to be an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in habitats and homes. Through its innovative programs and strategic partnerships, ARL has become the leader in providing affordable veterinary care in underserved communities and treating over 20,000 sick, injured, behaviorally challenged, and abused animals each year. Dr. Schettino has served at ARL since 2013, most recently holding the position of Vice President of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services. 

Prior to joining ARL, Dr. Schettino worked for 12 years in general veterinary practice as well as in shelter medicine, providing both medical and surgical care for family pets and those animals seeking their forever homes. He serves on the Massachusetts Animal Coalition Board and the Tufts at Tech Advisory Board at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and is a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, the Shelter Medicine Steering Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and the Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee at North Shore Community College. 

Dr. Schettino received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and holds a Master of Business Administration from Clark University. Additionally, he earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Molecular Oncology and Immunology and a Master of Science in the Basic Medical Sciences from New York University. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. He has a strong passion for animal welfare, finding resources to keep pets and people together, exploring the link interconnecting human and animal health, and working collaboratively both locally and nationally.