Originally from southwest Pennsylvania, Dr. Willig obtained his Bachelor's degree from Arcadia University outside of Philadelphia. He then attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine before completing a rotating internship at BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Carolina. He has recently completed a specialty internship in exotic animal medicine at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey, and is enthusiastic to be joining the AZEAH team as a resident in exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Willig's main passion is reptile medicine and care, especially snakes, but he still loves working with all exotic animals whether they are furred, feathered, or scaled. His free time is mostly filled with outdoor activities such as hiking and running agility with his fiancé and his corgi (Chidambaram), but also fits in artistic pursuits by painting miniature models, and participates in weekly D&D sessions with friends from across the country.