Dr. Antonio Caldwell, bringing over 20 years of expertise, is set to lead Corpus Christi’s Animal Care Services, promising enhanced outcomes in animal welfare.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi has announced the appointment of Dr. Antonio Caldwell as its new Director of Animal Care Services. His first day in the role will be Monday, May 18.
Dr. Caldwell brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in animal welfare, along with a background in budgeting, procurement, and organizational management across both public and private sectors.
Before coming to Corpus Christi, Caldwell served as Assistant Director of Animal Care Services for the City of San Antonio. In that role, he oversaw a $34 million budget and led a team of 245 employees. His responsibilities included managing enforcement operations, field services, veterinary care, animal placement programs, and communications efforts.
During his time in San Antonio, Caldwell contributed to community-wide initiatives that improved the city’s Live Release Rate — a key measure in animal welfare — from 88% to 93%.
Prior to that, he worked as Deputy Director of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services for the City of Brownsville. There, he helped dramatically increase the Live Release Rate from 26% to 78% in just one year.
City officials say Caldwell’s experience in improving outcomes and leading large teams will be instrumental as Corpus Christi continues to enhance its animal care services.
Caldwell holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from California Intercontinental University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas.
 He also recently earned the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator designation, a credential held by only about 25 people in Texas.