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Meet our team of veterinary specialists who deliver the most advanced emergency and critical care available, plus referral care for surgery and internal medicine, including cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology and endocrinology for dogs and cats in the Cape Cod area.

Surgery
Edward Kochin VMD  
Edward Kochin, VMD, DACVS
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Kochin earned his veterinary degree from the UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. His areas of expertise include diagnosis and management of lameness, fracture management, arthroscopy, soft tissue surgery, oncologic surgery and surgical management of spinal disease. See Dr. Kochin's full credentials and educational background here.


 
  “I love my job. Veterinary surgery is always evolving and I thrive on the challenge of staying up to date on the latest techniques. In this way I This allows me to get the best results, in the most comfortable way possible for my patients. I feel extremely fortunate to work at this first class facility surrounded by the beauty of the Cape area. I spend my free time with my family outdoors, or on the water, or tending to our yellow Lab, orange cat, horses and chickens.”  
Daniel Beaver DVM  
Daniel Beaver, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Beaver earned his DVM in his hometown at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a rotating internship at UPenn and a surgical residency at the University of Florida. During is his time in Florida, Dr. Beaver was directly involved with training of Surgery Residency candidates in private practice. He is a regular contributor to the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialist continuing education program, leading CE courses on various topics in surgery for practicing veterinarians. Dr. Beaver's areas of expertise include arthroscopy, diagnoses and management of lameness, fracture care, soft tissue surgery and advanced oncologic, neurologic and orthopedic surgery. See Dr. Beaver’s credentials, experience and research publications here.


Internal Medicine
Jason P. Reeder, DVm  
Jason P. Reeder, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

After earning his DVM from Tufts University, Dr. Reeder trained in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota. He joins us at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists after completing a rigorous residency training program in small animal internal medicine at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh. Click here for more information about Dr. Reeder’s education, training and experience.


Cardiology
Alberto Fernandez, DVM  
Barret J. Bulmer DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Bulmer grew up in the southeastern United States. After earning his veterinary degree from Louisiana State University, Dr. Bulmer performed a rotating internship at Colorado State University and a cardiology residency at the University of Illinois. After completion of his cardiology residency Dr. Bulmer was an assistant professor at Kansas State University and later became an associate professor at Oregon State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bulmer and his family relocated to New England in 2009 and has been working at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists since 2010. Dr. Bulmer has received teaching awards selected by students at Colorado State University, the University of Illinois, Kansas State University and Oregon State University. Among the accolades he's proudest of, however, are being selected as the commencement speaker at Kansas State University and witnessing three of his students go on to complete cardiology residencies.


Emergency / Critical Care
Louisa Rahilly DVM  
 
  "My specialty, emergency and critical care, puts me in a position of being able to contribute in a truly significant way to the vital care of animals during life threatening situations. I am also deeply committed to supporting and guiding my patient's owners during these critical times. I love my job at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, because all of my fellow doctors and employees are hard working, smart, compassionate people who are truly dedicated to a high standard of medicine and care for our patients and their owners. I am proud of our residency program because it creates an atmosphere of constant learning and improvement in order to deliver the best care possible. I spend my spare time with my family, outdoors and cooking."  
Louisa Rahilly, DVM, DACVECC
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Dr. Rahilly earned her DVM from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her residency training in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. In the Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists emergency and critical care department, Dr. Rahilly is on the front lines, stabilizing and managing critically ill and injured pets . She uses her expertise to assist with the management of all of the cases in the CCVS ICU and helped establish the emergency and critical care residency at CCVS. Her areas of expertise include management of severe infection, fluid therapy in critically ill animals, trauma stabilization, mechanical ventilation and pain management.

See Dr. Rahilly's complete credentials, awards and research here.


Virginia Sinnott DVM  
 
  "I have always been interested in caring for the sickest pets, because I feel I can do the most good for them, particularly with my critical care expertise. When a pet is critically injured or in a life-threatening health crisis, pet owners need my attention, too. I realize how stressful it can be to make decisions during a difficult time, so I do everything I can to help. I give a realistic appraisal of their petís situation and offer my guidance based on my experience. Straightforward information, delivered with empathy and compassion, makes it easier for pet owners to get their pets the care they need.”  
Virginia Sinnott, DVM, DACVECC
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Dr. Sinnott is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her Emergency and Critical Care residency at University of Pennsylvania, where she was the recipient of the Intern Mentor Award for outstanding teaching and mentoring. Dr. Sinnott is also a former recipient of the American Association of Feline Practitioners award for Outstanding Interest and Ability in Feline Medicine and Surgery. See Dr. Sinnott's complete credentials, awards and research here.

See Dr. Sinnott's complete credentials, awards and research here.


Emergency Room Associates

Diane Murray, DVM  
Diane Turner-Murray, DVM

Dr. Turner-Murray received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 from the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, Dr. Turner-Murray worked as a mixed animal practitioner in northern Maine treating both large and small animals. She returned to Massachusetts in 1995 and joined a small animal exclusive practice as a general practitioner. She joined the CCVS team in 2001.


Cathleen O'Donnell, DVM  
Cathleen O’Donnell, DVM

Dr. O'Donnell grew up in Reading, Mass, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire. She then, worked in the surgical research department as a research assistant at the New England Medical Center (now Tufts Medical Center) for 3 years. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, (Go Gators!), she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the University of Illinois in 2002, and has worked at CCVS for the past 8 years. Dr. O'Donnell currently resides in Plymouth, MA with her cats Boo, Scout, and Monty, guinea pig Timmy and chinchilla Maxwell.


Residents
Bridget Tobleman, DVM  
Bridget Tobleman, DVM

Dr. Tobleman is a graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine with an interest in the clinical management of neurologic diseases and disorders in emergency and critical care medicine.


Heidi Schulze, DVM  
Heidi Schulze, DVM

Dr. Schulze joined Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists the summer of 2009. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with honors from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Schulze subsequently worked in general practice and then an emergency practice in southern California. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania before coming to Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists to do a residency in emergency in critical care. Her interests include emergency and critical care and soft tissue surgery.


Katherine Smith, DVM  
Katherine Smith, DVM

Dr. Katherine Smith grew up out west in Boise, Idaho before going to school in Louisiana. She graduated cum laude from Tulane University with a bachelors in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She completed her DVM training at Louisiana State University and then a rotating internship at the University of Georgia. Dr. Smith will be completing a three year residency program in July of 2013. Her interests include feline critical care and infectious diseases.


Kimberly Bebar, DVM  
Kimberly Bebar, DVM

Dr. Bebar is a graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating small animal internship in medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. She has a special interest in respiratory disease and transfusion medicine.


Michelle Fulks, DVM  
Michelle Fulks, DVM
Dr. Michelle Fulks grew up in sunny Arizona. She did her undergraduate education at the University of Arizona and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. She moved to the East Coast to complete a rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston prior to pursuing an Emergency and Critical Care Residency. Her interests include emergency stabilization and surgical emergencies.


Client Liaisons
Amy Trudeau  
Amy Trudeau
Emergency Client Liaison

Amy Trudeau has been working in the Veterinary field for 16 years and has been with CCVS since 2001. Her favorite part of the liaison position is developing relationships with the pet's owner and their rDVMs. She has been married for 10 years to her husband Chris and they have two sons, Tyler and Jax.


Barbara Newman  
Barbara Newman
Emergency Client Liaison

Barbara joined the practice in July of 2002 working as a general practice veterinary technician. Looking for a change and more challenging position she joined the emergency team in 2007 and remained there until recently when there was a need for a new emergency liaison with veterinary experience. Accepting this position she was able to work with the two things she enjoys most, animals and the owners who love them. Barbara lives happily with her husband, niece and furry family, Gus a yellow lab, Midge an English Mastiff and 3 cats, Rubby, Sedgewick and Francine Fishpaw. In her spare time she enjoys bicycling, hiking and spending quality time with her family.


Melissa Root  
Melissa Root
Surgery and Internal Medicine Client Liaison

Melissa joined our practice as a receptionist in December 2000. She was later promoted to surgical liaison. Melissa grew up throughout the East Coast in a military family, deciding to settle down in Massachusetts. She is the mother of three children, a dog named Kramer, a guinea pig named Coco and a rabbit named George.

"I truly love my job as Surgery and Internal Medicine Client Liaison. I love that I can be there for a client who is apprehensive about taking care of a surgical patient and reassuring an owner who is worried."

Trina Bellinger  
Angela German
Emergency and Surgery Client Liaison

Angie joined CCVS in 2010 bringing with her 14 years of experience working in the Veterinary Field. Starting out as a receptionist in 1995 at a small vet clinic in Florida, she then got her degree in Veterinary Technology in 1998 and started her career as a Veterinary Technician for the next 10 years in New York, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and San Diego in General Practices. By the time she was in San Diego in 2004, she decided to try a different aspect of Veterinary Medicine and joined an Emergency & Specialty Practice with a different role. She became their Specialty Service Coordinator. After that, there was no going back... "I found that I enjoyed being in the position of working closely with the pet AND their owners. To be the link between Doctors, Clients and their pets in order to help things run smoothly is a role I fully embrace, appreciate and enjoy." When Angie isn't at the clinic, she can be found enjoying her time with her husband, their two kids and the rest of their furry family.


Department Heads
Diane Franklin  
Diane Franklin
Customer Service Department Head

Diane began her veterinary career in 1990. Over the last twenty years, she has been employed as a Hospital Manager for twelve plus years in general practice, emergency, and specialty medicine. She is a graduate of the VMI program at Purdue University and has attended multiple management continuing education seminars. She is also a mentor to other managers' in the field. Her interests include Human Resource, Supervision, and the lasting relationships built with clientele and their pets and referring veterinarians. In her current role at CCVS, as Customer Service Department Head, "It is rewarding to be able to support clientele through their pet's unexpected emergency or specialty problem(s). Ensuring their experience here, makes them feel like part of our family. With the piece of mind, we treat your pet like they're our own." Diane is happily married with 4 children and resides with her three dogs, Xena, Skye, and Bettis, and three felines- Little Larry Everett, Ripley, and Rudy.


Trina Bellinger  
Trina Bellinger, CVT
Surgery Department Head

Trina has been with Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists for 5 years and has been managing the surgery department since 2007. She transitioned to the veterinary field in 2003 after a 10 year career in human medicine as an Emergency Medical Technician. Trina received her Veterinary Technician Certification in 2006 and is currently working toward her Veterinary Technician Specialty Certification in Surgery.

"I truly enjoy being a part of such a talented surgery team and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners."


Christel Tavares  
Christel Tavares
Emergency & Critical Care Nursing Department Head

Christel has a varying background having grown up in a farming community in Vermont and working as a veterinary technician in many capacities there. Looking to be near the water she moved to this area to manage dive teams on and off shore for local universities. She chose to return to veterinary medicine in 2006 at CCVS. The transition to join the management team at CCVS was natural two years later. She has a deep appreciation for the importance of animals as family members and their human's need to care for them properly. In addition to interests in Business and Management Christel is very interested in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound care. Christel lives with her husband, stepsons, Yellow Labrador Cora, Spotted Cat Gizmo and Crested Gecko Drake.


 

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Louisa Rahilly, DVM
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Dr. Rahilly grew up in Rochester, New York.  She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.  She completed an internship at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center and a residency in emergency and critical care at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  Dr. Rahilly became board certified in by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2007.  She is proficient in stabilization and management of critically ill or injured animals.  She also enjoys running, swimming, cooking and rowing.

EDUCATION:
• 1994-1998: Boston College, Bachelor of Science- Biology and Philosophy, Chestnut Hill, MA
• 1999-2003: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

SPECIALTY TRAINING:
• 2003-2004:  University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center Rotating internship in small animal medicine and Surgery St. Paul, MN
• 2004-2007:  University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Residency in small animal emergency and critical care Philadelphia, PA

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
• 2007:   Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Sepsis
• Fluid therapy in critically ill animals
• Trauma
•  Respiratory disease
• Shock and Stabilization
•  Mechanical ventilation
• Pain management

PUBLICATIONS
Original Peer-reviewed Papers in Refereed Journals
• Rahilly LJ, Keating JH and O'Toole TE. The use of Intravenous Human Immunoglobulin in treatment of Severe Pemphigus Foliaceus in a dog. J Vet Intern Med. 2006; 20: 1483-1486.
• Rahilly LJ, Waddell LS. Placement of an Abdominal Wrap to Control Hemodynamics. NAVC Clinician's Brief December, 2009.
• Alberto L. Fernandez, DVM; Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC; Louisa Rahilly, DVM, DACVECC; Ahna Brutlag, DVM; Lynn Hovda, DVM, RPh, MS, DACVIM;; Kristin Engebretsen, PharmD, DABAT. The use of intravenous lipid emulsions as an antidote in toxicology: a review. J Vet Emergency and Crit Care. In Press.

Book Chapters
• Rahilly LJ, Mandell DC. Carbon Monoxide Toxicity. In Silverstein D and Hopper K Eds. Saunder's Manual of Critical Care Medicine for Dogs and Cats. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier; 2009: 369-373.
• Rahilly LJ, Mandell DC. Methemoglobinemia. In Silverstein D and Hopper K Eds. Saunder's Manual of Critical Care Medicine for Dogs and Cats. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier; 2009: 374-377.
• Rahilly LJ. Electrolyte Evaluation. In Burkitt J Ed. Advanced Nursing and Monitoring Techniques for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. Ames, IA; Blackwell Publishing. In press.

AWARDS AND HONORS
• 2003 Small Animal Proficiency Award sponsored by Legacy Pharmacia, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA.
• 2003 American Animal Hospital Association Award: Senior Student Award for Outstanding Achievement, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA.
• 2003 Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Award, Class 2003, North Grafton, MA.
• 2002/ Inductee of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, Tufts University School of
• 2003 Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA.


Virginia Sinnott, DVM, DACVECC
Board-Certified: Emergency and Critical Care

EDUCATION:
May 2003: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
June 1999:  Bachelor’s of Arts, Chemistry, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota

SPECIALTY TRAINING:
2006-2009: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Resident, Emergency and Critical Care
2003-2004: Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, Tucson, AZ Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
2009: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

AWARDS:
Recipient of the University of Pennsylvania, Intern Mentor Award presented by the intern class to a current resident for outstanding teaching and mentoring, May 2009.
Recipient of the SurgiVet anesthesia award for “Outstanding Proficiency in Clinical Anesthesia”, May 2003.
Recipient of the American Association of Feline Practitioners award for “Outstanding Interest and Ability in Feline Medicine and Surgery”, May 2003.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH:
Retrospective Evaluation of Thromboelastography in Critically Ill Canine with Immune-Medicated Hemolytic Anemia: Evaluated Thromboelastograms of 39 dogs with a diagnosis of IMHA. Compared Coagulation Index as R, K, angle, and MA values with survival and traditional coagulation values (PT, PTT, Platelet count). An association was found between a normal Coagulation Index (-4 to4) and a poorer outcome. Abstract presented at the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Symposium in Phoenix September 18, 2008, resident abstract session.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Coagulation
• Sepsis
• Trauma
• Hematologic and bleeding disorders
• Pain management
• Anesthesia of critically ill animals


Daniel Beaver, DVM
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr Beaver is originally from Madison, Wisconsin. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine.  After one year of internship at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his surgical residency at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2000, Dr. Beaver became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He was a surgeon at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, Florida for 5 years. He then opened his own surgery practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while his wife, Catherine completed her surgical residency training at LSU. Dr. Beaver has experience in orthopedic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, oncologic, reconstructive, urogenital, and gastrointestinal surgery. He also enjoys horseback riding, playing his guitar, fishing, and sailing.

EDUCATION:
• 1985-1989: University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Madison, Wisconsin
• 1989-1995: University of Wisconsin Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Madison, Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• 1995-1996: University of Pennsylvania, Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Philadelphia, PA
• 1996-1999: University of Florida, Residency in Small Animal Surgery Gainesville, FL
• 1999-2004: Affiliated Veterinary Services, Staff Surgeon Jacksonville, FL Orthopedic, Soft Tissue, Neurosurgery
• 2004-2006: Chiron Veterinary Surgery Owner Baton Rouge, LA Mobile Veterinary Surgery Practice
• 2006:  President, Baton Rouge Veterinary Med. Assn.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
•  Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons  (2000)

PUBLICATIONS:
Beaver DP, et al: Risk factors affecting the outcome of surgery for atlantoaxial subluxation in dogs: (46 cases). JAVMA 216(7): 1104-1109, 2000.
Beaver DP, et al:  Subjective and objective evaluation of interfragmentary Kirschner wires as a component of SWP composite fixation for acetabular fractures in dogs. JAAHA 36(5): 456-462, 2000.
Beaver DP, et al:  Methylmethacrylate and bone screw repair of seventh lumbar vertebral fracture-luxations in dogs. J Small Anim Pract 37:381-6, 1996.
Beaver DP, et al: Mineralized OCD cartilage flap mimicking supraspinatus tendon mineralization. VCOT 8:200-202, 1995.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Arthroscopy:  Minimally invasive joint surgery
Lameness: Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical treatment
Management of severe or complicated fractures of limbs, pelvis or spine
Soft Tissue Surgery: Skin (including reconstructive surgery), ear nose and throat, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory, and gastrointestinal
Knee Injuries: Cruciate ligament injuries, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), meniscus and multiple ligament injuries
Oncologic Surgery
Correction of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patella, hip dysplasia, angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries
Spinal Disease: Disc ruptures causing paralysis or weakness, lumbosacral disease
Surgical treatment and management of hip dysplasia in young and older dogs


Edward Kochin, VMD
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Kochin was born and raised in Carnegie, just south of Pittsburgh, PA. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his surgical residency at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1993, he became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Kochin is proficient in orthopedic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, oncologic, reconstructive, urogenital and gastrointestinal surgery.

1977-1981: Pennsylvania State University - BS Animal Bioscience, Graduated with Highest Distinction
1981-1985: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Ranked #1 in a class of 106, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1985-1987: Limerick Veterinary Hospital, Limerick, PA
1987-1988: Newark Animal Hospital, Newark, DE
1988-1991: Surgical Residency, University of California at Davis
1991-1995: Surgeon, South Shore Veterinary Associates, Weymouth, MA
1996-2000: Surgeon, Medical Director, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, Weymouth, MA
2000-Present: Medical Director, Surgery Specialist, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

CREDENTIALS
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (1993)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Lameness: Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical treatment
• Management of severe or complicated fractures of limbs, pelvis or spine
• Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Cartilage Surface Injuries; shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle
• Soft Tissue Surgery: Skin (including reconstructive surgery), ear nose and throat, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory, and gastrointestinal
• Knee Injuries: Cruciate ligament injuries, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), meniscus and multiple ligament injuries
• Oncologic Surgery
• Correction of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patellas, hip dysplasia, angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries
• Spinal Disease: Disk ruptures causing paralysis or weakness, lumbo sacral disease
• Surgical treatment and management of hip dysplasia in young and older dogs


Jason P. Reeder, DVM
Board-Certified: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

EDUCATION:

2003: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
1997-1998: Portland State University, Portland, OR, Post-bac pre-medical sciences,.
1989: Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT,  BA in Philosophy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2007-2010: North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Managed referred internal medicine patients through three years of clinical residency.
• Rotated through Critical Care, Emergency, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging.
• Organized and lead weekly medicine rounds for house officers and daily clinical student rounds on diverse internal medicine topics.  Participated in Journal Club.
• Presented House Officer Seminar on bone marrow evaluation techniques for diagnosis of hematologic disease.

2003-2004: University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Rotated intensively among Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency services, as well as among subspecialty services of critical care, cardiology, radiology, and anesthesiology.
• Grand Rounds presentation to clinical faculty and students, a case study and clinical review of Caval Syndrome in dogs and cats.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
•  Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2011)

RESEARCH GRANTS AND PUBLICATIONS:
In progress:  Gross and histologic quality of bone marrow core biopsy specimens obtained by combined aspiration and biopsy technique from the same site.  JP Reeder, EC Hawkins, SL Marks, AJ Birkenheuer, MC Cora, CB Grindem.

Under review by the Journal of Small Animal Practice:  Complex extrahepatic portocaval shunt with unusual caval features in a cat: Computed tomographic characterization.  GP Chanoit, JC Brown, JP Reeder.

Grant awarded by the Center for Conservation Medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine for a baseline health study on field-captured free-ranging North American wood bison in the Northwest Territories, Canada.  Summer, 2000.

 
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