Dr. Melissa Draper has resigned from her position as the City of Corpus Christi’s veterinarian, marking the second high-profile departure at Animal Care Services in less than a week.
Draper, who has served the city for 12 years, submitted her resignation Sunday night. Her previous experience includes serving as Chief Veterinarian for San Antonio Animal Care Services from 2007 to 2011.
This comes on the heels of last week’s resignation of Kathleen Chapa , the Animal Care Services Director, who requested a voluntary demotion. The city has stated that Chapa will continue to serve until a replacement is appointed…