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DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), is a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University. Her clinical research focuses on the investigation of gastroprotectants and the rationale for their use in the treatment of inflammatory, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases in small animals.

DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA, performs a wide variety of surgical procedures including both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and interventional procedures & well as wound management and reconstructive surgery.

CPDT-KA, DVM,  Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB), joined the faculty at the Northern Virginia Community College's Veterinary Technology Program. During her tenure at NOVA, she taught a variety of courses including anesthesia and behavior and was Dean of the program for 15 years.

DVM, DAVDC studied under Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta, one of the founders and pioneers in the field. She joined the Dental and Oral Surgery service at the University of Pennsylvania as an Assistant Professor. She then purchased her own practice moved her to Leesburg, VA,.

BVetMed DECVIM-CA DACVIM MRCVS, practices veterinary internal medicine at a large multi-specialty hospital in Philadelphia. He is interested in all aspects of internal medicine – especially endocrine and hematologic disease. He is on the examination committee of the ECVIM, director of the residency program at VSEC & has published extensively on various internal medicine topics.

RVT, has enjoyed a diverse career in small animal, large animal, and mixed practices, academia, management and private consultant. Beckie is co-founder of Veterinary Advancements, a private consulting firm and is a professional medical responder with the ASPCA Field Investigations Response Team.

VMD, DACVO, is a Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania where she serves as the Chief Medical Communications Officer. She also works in private practice in Lancaster, PA.  

DVM, is the past president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. He has published articles in veterinary journals and serves in an advisory capacity to several pharmaceutical companies on topics of pain management.

RVT, CVPM, SPHR, spent over 25 years in the veterinary industry, with 20 years in small animal practice. She has taught several years for both veterinary technology and assistance programs and has authored the book “Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team”, now in its 3rd edition.