A veterinarian is a medical professional trained to diagnose and treat animals, from routine vaccinations to complex surgery. In celebrity pet culture, vets increasingly serve as trusted public voices on nutrition and welfare. Dr. Kwame Stewart, Kismet’s chief veterinary officer and the ‘Street Vet’ of television fame, judged costumes at the 2026 Tompkins Square Dog Parade — a light assignment for a man whose day job is delivering free care to pets on the streets.
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Mentioned in: Inside the Tompkins Square Dog Parade: Teigen, Legend and Hundreds of Very Good Costumes