Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9…

Dr. Lindsey Fry grew up in Boulder Colorado and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. During her veterinary training she was certified in medical acupuncture and her passion for pain management and mobility was sparked, she would eventually be an instructor in the course. She pursued a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin…

Dr. Carl Toborowsky is an assistant clinical professor of cardiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has a Master’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, and a Master’s degree in primatology from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his veterinary degree at the…

Dr. Katy Townsend is a board-certified small animal surgeon, tenured Associate Professor and section head at Oregon State University. She grew up in Australia and earned her veterinary degree from The University of Sydney with first class honors. She initially went into general practice before completing a small animal rotating internship at The Animal Health…

Dr. Lilly received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and spent 4 years in the trenches of general practice. After completing a specialty internship in Behavior Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a Behavioral Medicine Residency at The Ohio State University, she joined the faculty where she is now an Associate…

Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University. He earned his veterinary medical degree from the University College Dublin (Ireland), then completed an internship and residency at Mississippi State…

Dr. Welch’s passion is ensuring that all practitioners are able to practice the spectrum of care including affordable accessible specialty-level medicine. She is the founder of DVM STAT Consulting, a concierge specialist tele-consultation platform launched in 2019. With a team of 16 specialists in 6 specialties, and growing, DVM STAT provides remote phone and online…

Dr. Cortright studied Zoology and Ecology at Ohio Wesleyan and Case Western prior to attending Veterinary school at The Ohio State University. She completed an internship at Purdue prior to heading to Ithaca to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Cornell. After meeting her husband in Ithaca, she decided to put down roots in central…

Dr. Marie iBurneko s an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Marie completed a small animal rotating internship at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine following graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a one-year surgical internship at Gulf Coast…

Dr. Adesola Odunayo is The Michael Schaer Distinguished Professor of Emergency and CriticalCare at the University of Florida. She obtained her DVM from Oklahoma State University in2005 and completed an Emergency and Critical Care Residency at the University ofMissouri in 2010. She worked as a clinical instructor at Auburn University from 2010-2012and became a clinical…

Dr. Alyssa Scagnelli received her DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduation, she completed companion animal and zoological internships at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. From 2017-2024, Dr. Scagnelli was an associate veterinarian at the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic in Mesa, Arizona. During this…

Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), is a veterinary internal medicine specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience in private practice, academia, and industry. Dr. Hanzlicek lectures in the pre-clinical curriculum at multiple veterinary colleges and provides continuing veterinary education around the world. Dr. Hanzlicek’s research interests are in the areas of…

Katie Bennett is an anesthesiologist at Veterinary Specialty Center, a large referral hospital in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Bennett did her undergraduate and veterinary school training at Purdue University, followed by a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Washington State University and an Anesthesia Residency at the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about providing tools…

Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) is an associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Foss earned her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois and completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Blue Pearl Irvine in Irvine, California. She then moved…

Dr. Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified Emergency and Critical Care specialist, managing partner, and department head of the Emergency and Critical Care services at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE). Dr. Zager attended Bucknell University in Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor of arts in animal behavior. He went on to Cornell University…

Dr. Mariana Pardo is a trailblazing force in the world of veterinary medicine, exemplifying the transformative power of dedication and education. In 2009, she embarked on her journey at Universidad Mayor, Chile, where she laid the foundation for her remarkable career. Her pursuit of excellence led her to the University of Georgia and the University…

Dr. Carrie Santare received her degree from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.  She then completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Centers of Norwalk and Shoreline, CT and a Neurology/Neurosurgery internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX.  Her residency in neurology…

Dr. Ryan Bray completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and then earned his veterinary degree at NC State University. After completing a rotating internship outside of Chicago, IL, he completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Wisconsin. He then worked at BluePearl Veterinary Specialists in Atlanta, GA until…

Dr. Joya Griffin is an Ohio native and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending Cornell, she earned numerous awards, including the Dermatology Service Award for her aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa. It was at Cornell that she saw firsthand the amazing transformation a dermatologist could…

Dr. Wailani Sung is a Board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States. Dr. Sung obtained her Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology with a special interest in animal behavior from the University of Georgia. Upon completion of her graduate degrees, Dr. Sung enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia…

Dr. Paul Bloom, Dipl., ACVD and Dipl., ABVP, Canine and Feline Specialty obtained his DVM with high honors from Michigan State University in 1976 and has worked in small animal medicine ever since. He obtained board certification in the American board of veterinary practitioners in 1984 and became Michigan’s FIRST board-certified veterinary dermatologist in full-time…

Dr. Jaime Rechy Jr., DVM, DACVR is the Chief of Radiology at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG). He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Texas A&M University. He completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Tennessee, followed by a radiology residency at North Carolina State University. Dr.…

Dr. Emi Knafo completed her veterinary (DVM) training at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2008. During her veterinary training, she received a competitive research grant and award from the Morris Animal Foundation to study free-ranging zebra in northern Kenya. She then completed internships in large animal surgery and zoological medicine…

Dr. Mallory Kanwal graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree with honors in Animal Science in 2013. She then stayed at Ohio State and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2017. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Kanwal completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine, emergency, and surgery at…

Dr. Jennifer Babineaux graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and completed an internal medicine residency at VCA East Bay Veterinary Specialists in 2009. During her residency, she developed an interest in feline medicine as well as in using ultrasound as a daily diagnostic tool for challenging internal medicine cases. Dr.…

Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is a veterinary dermatologist at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles, California. She graduated Western University of Health Sciences with honors and was the recipient of numerous awards. She completed a rotating internship at Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles, followed by a residency with Animal Dermatology Group in Pasadena. She…

Dr. Dana Clarke graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2006. After graduation, she completed a one-year rotating internship at Michigan State University, followed by a residency in Emergency/Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania. Upon completion of her residency in 2010, she spent one year observing in Interventional Radiology Service at the Hospital of the University…

Dr. Liz Guieu is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Liège (Belgium) in 2008. Afterwards, she completed a rotating internship followed by an Emergency and Critical Care fellowship at the Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort (Paris, France). Dr.…

Dr. Amara Estrada is a tenured Full Professor of Cardiology and the Associate Chair for instruction in Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She is board certified in veterinary cardiology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is actively involved in all four years of veterinary…

Dr. Ellison Bentley graduated from University of Florida and completed a small animal internship at NCSU. She then did an ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and subsequently became faculty there. She is currently a Clinical Professor and section head of Comparative Ophthalmology at UW. She is involved in student, resident and graduate veterinarian…

Dr. Christina Whitley completed her undergraduate degree at NC State University and attended veterinary school there as well. She then completed a rotating internship at BluePearl Veterinary Specialists in Atlanta, GA and moved to Wisconsin where she worked as an emergency doctor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists. She then moved back to Atlanta to complete a…

Dr. Rebecca Quinn earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 2005 and completed a small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Referral Center & ER Center of Connecticut in 2006. She completed her residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Texas A&M University in 2009 and her residency in Cardiology at Angell…

Dr. Sarah Wilson has been passionate about nutrition in the veterinary world since her undergraduate Honours Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph in 2003. Since then, she went on to work as a registered veterinary technician in private clinical practice in Canada for a few years, and then went on…

Dr. Johnson grew up in Southlake, Texas. She graduated with honors from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She dedicated the first ten years of her career to small animal general practice, where she acquired valuable experience in both companion animal day practice and emergency medicine. Driven by her passion for dentistry, Dr.…

Brigitte McAtee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet New Orleans. Dr. McAtee earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. McAtee completed a yearlong rotating internship at the Louisiana State University of Veterinary Medicine and a three-year internal medicine residency…

Dr. Markovich is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and is double board certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Markovich is in private practice at NorthStar Vets in Robbinsville, NJ and brings years of expertise and experience in…

Dr. Craig Clifford graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and received an MS in Animal Science/Virology from the University of Delaware. After completing an internship and a medical oncology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, he became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) in 2003. He is…

Dr. Chris McLaughlin is originally from Woostock, New Brunswick, Canada.  He attended the Atlantic Veterinary College, followed by an Internship at the Ontario Veterinary College.  He completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care from North Carolina State University in 2016, before moving to South Florida to practice in two, large referral hospitals.  During his…

Dr. Pete Fernandes completed his DVM at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by an internship in small-animal medicine and surgery at South Shore Animal Hospitals in Boston. Dr. Fernandes’ residency was in clinical pathology at Texas A&M University and the University of Florida. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists since…

Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is CEO and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). Dr. Cooney is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and is an author and international speaker on the subject. She is a strong advocate for best practices…

Dr. Jenifer Chatfield is the board-certified Staff Veterinarian at 4J Conservation Center.  She is a diplomate of both the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM).  Dr. Chatfield is a national thought-leader in infectious disease and conservation medicine.  She’s been a practice owner, a relief vet, worked…

Renee Rucinsky, DVM, DABVP (Feline) is a 1994 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been a board-certified feline specialist since 2002. As a private practice veterinarian, she understands the day to day challenges and management of both primary and referral cases, and enjoys sharing practical tips for managing challenging…

Dr. Thomovsky graduated from the University of Missouri in 2001 and subsequently completed an internship at the University of Illinois. She was a general practitioner for three years prior to pursuing her residency in 2008. She then became a faculty member first at the University of Wisconsin and now at Purdue University where she is…

Dr. Alex Lynch graduated from the University of Bristol veterinary school, England in 2009 with honors. After a period in general and specialty practice in the UK, he moved to Tufts University in North Grafton, MA, to undertake further clinical training in emergency and critical care. He became board certified by the American College of…

Dr. Carolyn McKune, a Spartan, received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After a year of private practice, Carolyn followed her husband to Washington State University to instruct students on common soft tissue procedures. The need for structured perioperative patient advocacy incited Carolyn to learn more; she…

Andrew Woolcock, DVM, DACVIM, is an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at Purdue University. His interests include immune-mediated diseases, endocrinology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He has published several articles and book chapters, given lectures throughout the United States and internationally, and has received several awards for teaching and mentorship in…

Dr. Church earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University in 2008, where she was President of her veterinary class all four years and active in leadership roles in multiple clubs and organizations. She completed her residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology in Phoenix, Arizona in 2012 and became a Diplomate of the…

Born in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, Dr. Camden Rouben caught the veterinary medicine bug at the age of 15 when he first began assisting at his local veterinary clinic. After veterinary school at Auburn University, Dr. Rouben completed a rotating internship at VCA Aurora in Illinois, followed by a cardiology residency at the University…

Dr. Lydia Love has worked in the veterinary industry since high school. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, she held positions in small animal general practice, nonprofit high volume spay neuter initiatives, private referral practice, and university practice. She has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and…

Dr. Robert O. Schick, DVM, DACVD  has practiced veterinary dermatology since 1986 and he became the first board-certified veterinary dermatologist in Atlanta, GA.  Dr. Schick completed both his bachelor’s degree and DVM at the University of Florida.  He completed a small animal internship at Oradell Animal Hospital and his residency at The University of Pennsylvania.…