Meet Our Team

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/SIRS
  • Fluid therapy in critically ill animals
  • Managing multiple metabolic diseases concurrently
  • Respiratory disease
  • Shock and Stabilization
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Chronic gastrointestinal disorders
  • Endoscopic foreign body retrieval

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.
  • Heidi M Schulze, Louisa J Rahilly. Aspiration pneumonia in dogs: treatment, monitoring, and prognosis. Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2012 December; 34(12): E1.
  • Katherine F Smith, Rebecca L Quinn, Louisa J Rahilly. Biomarkers for differentiation of causes of respiratory distress in dogs and cats: Part 1 – Cardiac diseases and pulmonary hypertension. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2015 May-Jun: 25(3): 311-29
  • Katherine F Smith, Rebecca L Quinn, Louisa J Rahilly. Biomarkers for differentiation of causes of respiratory distress in dogs and cats: Part 2 – Lower airway, thromboembolic and inflammatory diseases. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2015 May-Jun: 25(3): 330-348.
  • Lauren E Toleson, Amy Tamulevicus, Louisa Rahilly. Diabetes mellitus and anterior uveitis secondary to the systemic effects of a functional adrenal tumour in a cat. Vet Rec Case Rep. 2020 October; 8(4): 1080.
  • Manju Kunchur, Teri Mauch, Max Parkanzky, Louisa Rahilly. Renal Tubular Acidosis: A Pathophysiology and Literature Review. In Press.

Book Chapters

• • Rahilly LJ, Mandell DC. Methemoglobinemia. In Silverstein D and Hopper K Eds. Saunder’s Manual of Critical Care Medicine for Dogs and Cats 2nd Ed. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier; 2015: 580-585.
  • Rahilly LJ. Electrolyte Evaluation. In Burkitt J Ed. Advanced Nursing and Monitoring Techniques for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care 1st Ed. Ames, IA; Blackwell Publishing; 2012: 637-650.
  • Alberto Fernandez and Louisa Rahilly. Actinomycosis and Nocardiosis. In Clinical Veterinary Advisor; 2nd Ed. 2011: 26-28.
  • 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 1st Ed. St. Louis, MO; Elsevier; 2009: 369-373.

Awards & 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.

Education:

• • 2015: Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2008-2011: Harvard University, Comparative and Functional Anatomy, Immunology, Art and Practice of Public Speaking, Epidemiology
  • 2004-2008: Wellesley College, B.A. Major in Biological Sciences. Minor in Psychology

Honors:

• • 2015: Phi Zeta Honor Society

Teaching Experience:

• • 2012-2013: Western University of Health Sciences

Publications: 

• • PNAS- Work completed while at the Melton Lab at Harvard University, Annes JP, Hyoje JR, Lam K, Carolan PJ, Utz K, Hollister-Lock J, Arvanites AC, Rubin LL, Weir G, Melton D. Adenosine kinase inhibition selectively promotes rodent and porcine islet-cell replication.
  • Journal of Zoology- Project completed while at Wellesley College,Claflin SB, Pien CL, Rangel EN, Utz KE, Walther HV, Wright AN and Ellerby DJ Effects of feeding on medicinal leech swimming performance. (Lond.) 277, 241-247.

Education:

• • July 2019 – July 2022: University of Georgia, residency in small animal surgery
  • July 2018 – June 2019: University of Pennsylvania, rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery
  • August 2014 – May 2018: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, VMD, Magna cum laude, Phi Zeta honor society
  • August 2009 – May 2013: The Pennsylvania State University, BS Biology, Minor Psychology

Licensing:

• • June 2022 – present: Massachusetts
  • July 2019 – present: Georgia
  • July 2018 – present: Pennsylvania

Publications:

• • Adams DJ, Ellerbrock EE, Wallace ML, Schmiedt CW, Sutherland BJ, Grimes JA. Risk factors for neonatal mortality prior to hospital discharge in brachycephalic and non-brachycephalic dogs undergoing Caesarean section. Veterinary Surgery. Accepted for publication 7-July-2022.
  • Rajeev M, Adams DJ, Perlini M, Grimes JA. What is you diagnosis? Persistent urachus in a dog. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Accepted for publication 19-April-2021.
  • Jaleta TJ, Wang Z, Ren G, Adams DJ, Zhang G, Abraham D, Kleiwer SA, Lok JB, Mangelsdorf DJ. Delta-7-dafachronic acid is the natural ligand of the Ss-DAF-12 nuclear receptor in Strongyloides stercoralis, and the cytochrome p450 Ss-CYP-9 acts in its biosynthesis. Manuscript in preparation.
  • Adams DJ, Demchur JA, Aronson LR. Renal cell carcinoma in a cat with polycystic kidney disease undergoing renal transplantation. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports. 2018; 4 (1): 1-6.
  • Adams DJ, Rosenberg DE, Yirui H. Prevalence of vector-borne diseases in a sample of client-owned dogs on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands: A pilot study. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports. 2016; 6: 28-30.

Research:

• • Pharmacokinetic analysis of regional limb perfusion with amikacin: a pilot study in healthy dogs – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine – Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Department
    • Principal Investigator: Janet A. Grimes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
    • Funded by UGA Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Department Grant
    • Designed initial phases of ongoing study investigating feasibility of regional limb perfusion with antimicrobials in dogs
    • Performed regional limb perfusions, collected samples, cared for laboratory dogs
  • Determining the effects of SMAC mimetic drugs on vascular endothelial cells – University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine – Department of Biomedical Sciences
    • Principal Investigator: Michael J. May, PhD, MSc, BSc
    • NIH-Merial Veterinary Scholars Program – one of 18 applicants accepted from the University of Pennsylvania to participate in a national summer program designed to expose students to basic sciences and clinical research
    • Investigated the effects of anti-neoplastic drugs on phenotype and function of human aortic vascular endothelial cells
    • Gave poster presentations at the NIH-Merial Veterinary Scholars Program national conference and at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine student research day Identifying natural steroid ligands of the nuclear hormone receptor Ss-DAF-12 in Strongyloides stercoralis
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine – Department of Pathobiology
    • Principal investigator: James B. Lok, BS, MS, PhD
    • Assisted with parasitological studies of Strongyloides stercoralis, an intestinal parasite of dog and man suspected to affect approximately 100 million people worldwide
  • The effects of co-infection on fecundity of gastrointestinal parasites and the host microbiome in rabbits – 2013 The Pennsylvania State University – Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
    • Principal investigator: Isabella Cattadori, BS, PhD
    • Assisted with parasitological studies investigating co-infection of GI parasites (Graphidium strigosum and Trichostrongylus retortaeformis) in rabbits

Presentations:

• • Risk factors for neonatal mortality in dogs undergoing Caesarean section, March 11th, 2022 – UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture Series
  • Management of oral tumors in dogs, October 1st, 2021 – UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture Series
  • Wounds suck: negative pressure wound therapy in veterinary medicine, July 31st, 2020 – UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture Series
  • A review of regional perfusion techniques and future directions, May 1st, 2020 – UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Grand Rounds Lecture Series
  • When to spay and neuter? May 2nd, 2017 – Penn Vet Working Dog Center Lunch and Learn Seminars

Awards:

• • Class of 2019 Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital Best Intern Award Spring 2019
  • ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Award Spring 2018

Continuing Education:

• • Fall 2021: IMEX Hybrid and Circular External Skeletal Fixator Course for Surgery Residents
  • Summer 2020: AO VET North America Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management

Professional Associates:

• • October 2020 – present: Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
  • May 2018 – present: American Veterinary Medical Association
  • May 2018 – present: Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
  • 2014 – 2019: Christian Veterinary Fellowship, President of University of Pennsylvania Chapter 2015 – 2016
  • 2014 – 2018: Alpha Psi National Veterinary Fraternity, Social Chair of University of Pennsylvania Chapter 2015 – 2016
  • 2014 – 2018: Veterinary Business Management Association

Student Activities:

• • Fall 2014 – Spring 2018: Student Admissions Committee
    • Assisted with the interview and selection process of prospective students for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Fall 2009 – Spring 2013: Penn State Club Lacrosse
    • Keystone Division I Champions 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013
    • NCLL National Champions 2013

Additional Clinical Experience:

• • Spring 2019: Berks Animal Emergency and Referral Center – Shillington, PA – Per diem work in private practice emergency
  • Spring 2019: Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team – Philadelphia, PA – High quality, high volume spay/neuter work
  • 2015 – 2019: Providence Animal Center – Media, PA – Externship and long-term volunteer work in surgery department as student and rotating intern
  • July 2017 – 2019: Creek’s Edge Animal Hospital – Hainesport, NJ – Externship and per diem work in general practice as student and rotating intern
  • October 2017: Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine – College Station, TX – Externship in soft tissue surgery
  • August 2017: Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware, BluePearl – New Castle, DE – Externship in surgery, internal medicine, and rehabilitation
  • April 2017: Penn Vet Working Dog Center – Philadelphia, PA – Externship in working dog training including search and rescue, bite work, and scent detection
  • April 2017: Red Bank Veterinary Hospital – Tinton Falls, NJ – Externship in surgery, emergency, and oncology
  • Summer 2015: Darwin Animal Doctors – The Galápagos Islands, Ecuador – Externship in the sole veterinary hospital of the Galápagos Islands with focus on companion animal population control and conservation
  • Summer 2011: Philadelphia Zoo – Philadelphia, PA – Animal care internship with training in exotic animal husbandry, nutrition, and handling

Education:

• • 2002-2006: Dartmouth College, AB
  • 2006-2008: Tufts University, Post-Baccalaureate
  • 2008-2012: University of Pennsylvania, VMD, Magna Cum Laude
    Professional Experience:
  • 2018-present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Director of Emergency Surgery
  • 2016-present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Surgeon
  • 2016-2018: Boston Veterinary Specialists, Surgeon
  • 2012-2016: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Grafton, MA; Surgical Resident
  • 2011-2012: Animal Medical Center, NYC, NY; Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern
  • 2009-2012: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society and Pennsylvania SPCA, Student Surgeon and Team Leader
  • 2009, 2010, 2011: Rural Area Veterinary Service Trips (RAVS), WA and ND; Veterinary Student Volunteer

Board Certification:

• • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Areas of Interest:

• • Emergency Surgery

Publications:

• • Turner RC, Graham JE, Hahn S, Mariano A, McCarthy R. Infraorbital Keratin Cyst in an Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba). J Avian Med Surg. 2019 Jun 1;33(2):150-154.
  • Mariano AD, Penninck DG, Sutherland-Smith J, Kudej RK. Ultrasonographic evaluation of the canine urinary bladder following cystotomy for treatment of urolithiasis. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2018 May 1;252(9):1090-1096.
  • Mariano AD, Kowaleski MP, Boudrieau RJ. Novel TPLO Alignment Jig/Saw Guide Reproduces Freehand and Ideal Osteotomy Positions. PLoS One. 2016 Aug 24;11(8):e0161110.
  • Raske M, McClaran JK, Mariano A. Short-term wound complications and predictive variables for complication after limb amputation in dogs and cats. J Small Anim Pract. 2015 Apr;56(4):247-52.
  • Durham AC, Mariano AD, Holmes ES, Aronson L. Characterization of post transplantation lymphoma in feline renal transplant recipients. J Comp Pathol. 2014 Feb-Apr;150(2-3):162-8.
  • Wormser C, Mariano A, Holmes ES, Aronson LR, Volk SW. Post-transplant malignant neoplasia associated with cyclosporine-based immunotherapy: prevalence, risk factors and survival in feline renal transplant recipients. Vet Comp Oncol. 2016 Dec;14(4):e126-e134.

Presentations:

• • Diaphragmatic Hernias, Continuing Education Lecture. 2016
  • Laryngeal Paralysis, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2016
  • Perineal urethrostomy, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2015
  • Mesenteric Volvulus, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2014
  • Ureteral Stents, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2014
  • Diaphragmatic Hernias, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2014
  • Chylothorax, Grand Rounds Presentation, 2013

Professional Memberships:

• • 2016-present American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • 2016-present Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
  • 2016-present American Veterinary Medical Association
  • 2016-present Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association

Education:

• • 1984-1988: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
  • 1980-1984: Bachelor of Science, Biology, Princeton University

Professional Experience:

• • 2020-Present: Surgery Specialists, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA
  • 2001-2020: Chief of Staff, Surgery, New England Animal Medical Center, West Bridgewater, MA
  • 1993-2001: Medical Director, Director of Surgery, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, S. Weymouth, MA
  • 1989-1992: Small Animal Surgery Resident, The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
  • 1988-1989: Intern (Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rotating), West Los Angeles Medical Group, West Los Angeles, CA

Board Certification:

• • 1995: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

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; elbow and knee
  • Soft Tissue Surgery: Skin (including reconstructive surgery), ear nose and throat, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory, and gastrointestinal
  • Knee Injuries: Cruciate ligament injuries, meniscus and multiple ligament injuries
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Correction of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patellas, hip dysplasia, angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries
  • Surgical treatment and management of hip dysplasia in young and older dogs
  • Wound management and Reconstructive surgery – skin flaps and grafts
  • Minimally invasive Surgery
  • Urogenital Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Airway Surgery
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Emergency Surgical Procedures
  • Neurologic Surgery

Areas of Special Interest:

• • Minimally Invasive Procedures
    • Thoracoscopy (chest)
    • Laparoscopy (abdomen)
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery for complicated wounds

Publications:

• • Wallace J, Kapatkin AS, Manfra Maretta S: Dental composite for the fixation of mandibular fractures and luxations in 11 dogs and 6 cats. Vet Surg 1994; 23:190-194.
  • Wallace J, Mullen HS, Lesser MB A technique for surgical correction of peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernias in dogs and cats. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 1992; 28:503-510.
  • Wallace J, Matthiesen DT, Patnaik, A: Hemimaxillectomy for the treatment of oral tumors in 69 dogs. Vet Surg 1992; 21:337-341.
  • Davis EA, Townsend FI, Bennett JW, Takacs JD, Bloch CP: Comparison of Surgically Treated Large Versus Small Intestinal Volvulus (2009-2014). Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2016; 52:227-333.
  • Lioce CG, Davis, EC, Bennett JW, Townsend FI, Bloch CP: Scalpel blade contamination and risk of postoperative surgical site infection following abdominal incisions in dogs. BMC Res Notes 2019; 12:459.

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 Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), meniscus and multiple ligament injuries
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Correction of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patella, hip dysplasia, angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries
  • Surgical treatment and management of hip dysplasia in young and older dogs

Education:

• • Class of 2019 – University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Class of 2014 – Dickinson College, Bachelor of Science, Biology

Small Animal Ecc & Specialty Care Training:

• • 2020 – 2021 – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists
  • 2020 – 2021 – VECCS Certified Level I Facility, VetCOT Trauma Initiative Facility
  • 2019 – 2020 – VCA South Shore – Weymouth, MA, USA
  • 2018 – 2019 – Rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship University of Glasgow
  • 2018 – Pet Medics – Manchester, England, UK, Externship: Emergency and critical care
  • 2017 – MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Centre
  • 2017 – ASPCA Forensic Veterinary Medicine
  • 2015-2016 – Boston West Veterinary Referral Hospital

Small Animal Primary Care And Shelter Medicine Training:

• • 2019 – People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
  • 2019 Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA)
  • 2017, 2018 ASPCA Field Investigations & Response (FIR) Deployment
  • 2017 Compassionate Care Vet Clinic
  • 2014 Furry Friends Network
  • 2011 Highland Animal Hospital

Other Clinical Experiences:

• • 2019, 2007 – 2012 – New England Wildlife Centre
  • 2019 – Weipers Center Equine Hospital
  • 2019- Avondale Veterinary Group
  • 2018 – Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health & Food Safet
  • 2018 – Clyde Veterinary Group
  • 2016 – ASPCA FIR Deployment
  • 2016 – Roxbury Animal Clinic
  • 2012 – New England Aquarium Rescue and Rehabilitation

Research & Presentations:

• • 2013 – Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Research Internship

Additional Certifications & Courses:

• • 2018 – British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Marine Mammal Medic Veterinary Responder Certificate
  • 2016 – ASPCA Field Investigations and Response (FIR) Training Modules Disaster Response
  • 2016 – FEMA Emergency Management Institute – Incident Command System and National Incident Management System
  • 2012 – University of East Anglia
  • 2012 – SSI Open Water and Dry Suit SCUBA Certification
  • 2009 – Cornell University –  Captive Raptor Management with Lab

Secondary Languages:

• • Spanish (Intermediate, Competent)
  • American Sign Language (Beginner)

Education:

• • 2009: BA Biological Sciences with a minor in Music, Franklin & Marshall College
  • 2017: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Professional Experience:

• • 2009: Charlottesville Cat Care Clinic, Charlottesville, VA. Veterinary Assistant.
  • 2009-2013: INDOOR Biotechnologies, Inc, Biotechnology Research and Development Specialist, Charlottesville, VA. Laboratory Technician.
  • 2014-2016: Foster Hospital for Small Animals, Emergency and Critical Care Department, North Grafton, MA. Student Veterinary Technician.
  • 2017-2018: Angell Animal Medical Center, Jamaica Plain, MA. Rotating Intern.
  • 2018-2021: Angell Animal Medical Center, Jamaica Plain, MA. Emergency and Critical Care Resident.
  • 2021-Current: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Emergency and Critical Care Department, Buzzards Bay, MA. Criticalist

Publications:

• • Koid, A.E., Lane W.G., Krein S., Sinnott-Stutzman, V., Bracker, K. Ultrasonic Doppler-guided catheterization of the dorsal pedal artery in dogs and cats under general anesthesia. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2021 Dec 14. Epub ahead of print.
  • Koid A., Chapman M.D., Hamilton R.G., van Ree R., Versteeg S., Dreskin S., Koppelman, S.J. Wünschmann S. Ara h 6 Complements Ara h 2 as an Important Marker for IgE Reactivity to Peanut. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2014;62(1):206-13.
  • Blaser R.E., Koid A., Poliner R.M. Context-dependent sensitization to ethanol in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 2010;95(3):278-84.

Presentations:

• • 2020 – Koid, A.E., Lane W.G., Krein S., Sinnott-Stutzman, V., Bracker, K. Ultrasonic Doppler-guided catheterization of the dorsal pedal artery in dogs and cats under general anesthesia. Oral abstract presentation at the Twenty-sixth International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium.
  • 2012 – Wünschmann S., Koid A.E., Nandy A., Augustin S., Reese G., Lohman J., King E.M., Chapman M.D. Isoallergen distribution, IgE and monoclonal antibody reactivity of purified natural Amb a 1. Poster presentation at the Annual Congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
    Glesner J., Wünschmann S., Koid A., Mueller G.A., Pedersen L.C., Chapman M.D., Pomes A. Monoclonal Antibodies for Defining Conformational Epitopes in Ara h 2 and Ara h 6. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
  • 2011 Koid A.E., Chapman M.D., Hamiton R.G., Wünschmann S. Purified Natural Ara h 6: An Important Marker for IgE Responses to Peanut. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and at the Annual Congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
  • Wünschmann S., Brooks B.P., Koid A.E., Ichikawa K., Chapman M.D. Monoclonal Antibody and IgE Binding to Purified Natural Cry j 1. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Awards & Honors:

• • Marshall Scholar
  • Dana Scholar
  • Huffnagle Scholar
  • Honor’s List: Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2007, Spring & Fall 2008
  • Dean’s List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2009
  • Member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
  • Honus Civicus Society

Education:

• • 2008-2013: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Grafton, MA
  • 2001-2005: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Neuroscience. Bates College, Lewiston, ME

Professional Experience:

• • April 2021 – current: Associate Urgent Care Veterinarian, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
  • 2020-2021: Ad Locum Primary Care Veterinarian, VCA Plymouth Animal Hospital
  • 2016-2019: Associate Emergency Veterinarian, Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital
  • 2014-2016: Associate Emergency Veterinarian, VCA Veterinary Referral Associates
  • 2013-2014: Small Animal Rotating Intern, VCA Veterinary Referral Associates
  • 2005-2008: Cardiology Specialty Veterinary Technician, Angel Animal Medical Center

Licensure:

• • Active Massachusetts veterinary license to practice veterinary medicine
  • Active Federal DEA license and Massachusetts
  • Active Massachusetts MCSR

Education:

• • Ohio State University, Pre-Veterinary Medicine accelerated program, 1955-1957
  • Ohio State University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude, 1957-1961
  • Internship, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 1961-1962
  • Surgical Residency, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 1962-1965

 

Professional Experience:

• • Director of Surgical Services, South Shore Veterinary Associates, 1965-1995
  • Associate Orthopedist Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, 1975-1994
  • Clinical Professor of Surgery, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1980-1994
  • Founder of the first AVMA Sanctioned Veterinary Internship Program in Private Practice, 1972-1996 at South Shore Veterinary Associates which is VCA South Shore in South Weymouth, MA today
  • ACVS – President Elect 1981. President 1982. Chairman of the Board of Regents 1983. Vice President ACVS Foundation 1985-1990.

 

Board Certification:

• • Board certified in surgery by examination, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1968
  • Elected President, American College Veterinary Surgeons, 1981

 

Areas of Expertise:

 

• • Lameness: Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical management.
  • PENN Hip Evaluation: For juvenile hip dysplasia and mature breeding dogs.
  • Surgical Management of Hip Dysplasia: JPS surgery, TPO’s, FHO’s
  • Spinal Disease: Intervertebral Disk Disease, Cervical, Thoracolumbar and Lumbo-sacral.
  • Chronic Ear Disease: From tumors, chronic infection: Both middle and outer ear (TECA, Bullaosteotomy).
  • Management of severe or complicated fractures of limbs, pelvis and spine.
  • Correction of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patella and growth plate abnormalities and injuries.
  • Knee Joint Injuries: ACL and PCL, meniscal injuries and multiple ligament injuries.
  • Joint Cartilage Surface Injuries: Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and tarsal.
  • Head and Neck surgery: Jaw fractures, Mandivulectomy, Maxilectomy, Total ear ablation, Bullae Osteotomy, Stenotic Nares, Soft Palate Resection, Laryngeal Sacculectomy.
  • Abdominal Surgery: Gastropexy, Intestinal, Uro-genital, Abdominal mass resection.

Education:

• • University of Zagreb-Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Zagreb, Croatia,  2001- 2007
  • Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort Paris, France, 2008- 2009
  • National Veterinary School of Nantes Nantes, France, 2009
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, NCSU Raleigh, North Carolina, 2011- 2012
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, NCSU Raleigh, North Carolina, 2013
  • Canine Rehabilitation Certificate Program (C.C.R.P.), 2017
  • AOVET North America Provisional Faculty, 2019

Professional Experience:

• • Trainee, Georgetown Veterinary Hospital Washington DC, USA, 2007
  • Assistantship in Small Animal Reproduction Service, National Veterinary School of Nantes Nantes, France, 2010- 2011
  • Research Scholar, Comparative Pain Research Laboratory, NCSU Raleigh, North Carolina, 2012- 2013
  • Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Raleigh, North Carolina, 2016- 2019
  • Staff Surgeon, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital Weymouth, MA, 2019- 2022
  • Staff Surgeon, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Bourne, MA, September 2022- present

Publication and Research:

• • *G. Bosscher, *A. Tomas, S.C. Roe, D.J. Marcellin- Little, B.D.X. Lascelles. Repeatability and accuracy testing of a weight distribution platform and comparison to a pressure sensitive walkway to assess static weight distribution. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2017, Mar 20; 30(2):160-164. * equal first authorship
  • Bray KY, Early PJ, Olby NJ, Lewis MJ, Castel A, Tomas A, Jukier T. Hemilaminectomy of the Cranial Thoracic Spine: Positioning, Modification, and Review of 6 cases. Submitted to Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology.
  • A. Tomas, D. Bledsoe, S. Wall, G. Davidson, B.D.X. Lascelles. Initial Evaluation of a canine stifle arthrotomy post-operative pain model. The Veterinary Journal, 2015 vol. 204 (3) pp. 293-298
  • A. Tomas, D.J. Marcellin-Little, S.C. Roe, A. Motsinger-Reif, B.D.X. Lascelles. Relationship between mechanical thresholds and limb use in dogs with coxofemoral joint OA-associated pain, and the modulating effects of pain alleviation from total hip replacement. Veterinary Surgery, 2014 vol. 43 (5) pp. 542-548
  • A. Tomas, E.L. Pultorak, M.E. Gruen, E.B. Breitschwerdt, B.D.X. Lascelles. Relationship between degenerative joint disease, pain and Bartonella spp. seroreactivity in domesticated cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2014 vol. 29 (1) pp. 21-27
  • D. Knazovicky, A. Tomas, A. Motsinger- Reif, B.D.X. Lascelles. Initial evaluation of nighttime restlessness in a naturally occurring canine model of osteoarthritis pain. Peer J, 2015, DOI 10.7717/peerj.772
  • Feline osteoarthritis; Canine Osteoarthritis ACVS Small Animal Health topics www.acvs.org/small-animal

Teaching Experience:

• • Student representative, Attended faculty meetings and discussed issues related to student affairs, 2005-2007
  • Department of Hygiene and Technology of Food of Animal Origin, Teaching assistant Assisted in exercises and student workshops, and organized class assignments, 2005- 2007
  • University of Zagreb Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Zagreb, Croatia
  • VMC 951, Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery I Lab assistant Demonstrated and guided third year students in a wet cystotomy lab, 2012
  • VMC 937, Introduction to Physical Examination Skills- Small Animal Instructor Demonstrated and guided second year students in performing general, orthopedic and neurologic exams, 2012- 2013
  • VMP 912, Introduction to Clinical Problem Solving in Veterinary Practice Course Facilitator Facilitated weekly case-based discussions for first year veterinary students designed to encourage integration of material learned in didactic courses, 2012- 2013
  • VMC 937, Principles of Surgery and Introduction to Small Animal Surgical Diseases Surgery Lab Assistant, Supervised and assisted second and third year veterinary students during spay and neuter surgeries in dogs and cats, 2013-2019
  • Arthroscopy course for residents, Monthly teaching residents arthroscopy of elbow, shoulder and stifle, 2016- 2019
  • Resident rounds, Weekly Tobias reading, orthopedic case managements and quiz, 2016-2019
  • North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Principles in Small Animal Fracture Management, AO VET North America Columbus, Ohio Table instructor, April 2022
  • Faculty Education Training, AO North America Jacksonville Florida, April 2022

Continuing Education/ Training:

• • ECVS conference, Nantes, France, 2009
  • Orthomed, North America workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2012
  • Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) Park City, Utah, 2013
  • American Conference of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2014
  • AO course: Principles of fracture management, Columbus, Ohio, 2014
  • European College of Veterinary Surgery (ECVS) conference, Berlin, Germany, 2015
  • Arthrex Resident Arthroscopy Course, Phoenix, Arizona, 2016
  • Imex External Skeletal Fixation Course- Linear and Hybrid Session, Dallas. Texas, 2016
  • Fixin course and workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2018
  • Arthrex arthroscopy course, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2018
  • AO Course: Small Animal Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Traumatology course, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2019

Awards/ Scholarships:

• • French Government Scholarship, Zagreb, Croatia, 2008
  • Certificate of achievement, CVM Research Forum, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, 2013

Education:

• • 2008: BS Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences and Pennoni Honors College
  • 2012: Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2012-2013: Small Animal Rotating Internship, VCA Newark in Delaware
  • 2013-2016: Residency in Emergency and Critical Care, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Buzzards Bay, MA

Professional Experience:

• • 2005: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, PA. Assistant Scientist
  • 2006: Centocor Research and Development Inc, Wayne, PA. Assistant Scientist.
  • 2007-2011: Animal Critical Care Specialty Group at Veterinary Referral Center, Malvern, PA. ES/ICU Nursing Assistant.
  • 2012-2013: VCA Newark, Newark, DE. Veterinary Intern.
  • 2013-2016: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA. Resident/ Chief Resident in emergency and critical care
  • 2016-Current: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA. Criticalist and Director of Nurse Training

Board Certification:

• • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2017)

Research:

• • Reineke E, Walton K, and Otto C. Evaluation of an oral electrolyte solution for treatment of mild to moderate dehydration in dogs with hemorrhagic diarrhea. JAVMA 2013:243(6) p 851-857.
  • Walton K and Otto CM. Feline Rodenticide Exposure: To Perform Gastrointestinal Decontamination or Not. Poster session presented at: the 18th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium; 2012 Sep 8-12;
  • San Antonio, TX. (Pending publication)

Awards & Honors:

• • 2003-2008 AJ Drexel Academic Scholarship
  • 2004 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Performance as a Freshman
  • 2008 Senior First Honors in Biological Science
  • 2014 BlackwellKing’s Critical Care Resident of the Year
  • 2015 Chief Resident at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Education:

• • 2014: BS Zoology and Animal Science, North Carolina State University
  • 2019: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Professional Experience:

• • 2013-2015: Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas. ER/ICU Assistant.
  • 2014-2015: Wake Veterinary Urgent Care. Urgent Care Assistant.
  • 2016-2018: University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ER/ICU Assistant.
  • 2019-2020: VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center. Veterinarian – Intern.
  • 2020-2022: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Veterinarian – Resident.
  • 2022-Current: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA. Veterinarian – Resident.

Volunteer Experience:

• • 2011: Conservator’s Center. Summer Intern.
  • 2015-2018: Wildlife Medical Clinic at University of Illinois. Wildlife Volunteer.

Education:

• • 2014-2018: St. George’s University, DVM
  • 2017-2018: Farmingdale State College, College of Veterinary Medicine – Clinical Fourth Year
  • 2009-2013: Farmingdale State College, Bachelor of Science, BS

Professional Experience:

2018-2021: Internships

• • • • VCA Veterinary Referral Emergency Center of Westbury, Small animal general rotating internship
      • Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialist, Small animal surgical internship
      • Blue Pearl Pet Hospital of Richmond, Small animal surgical internship

2017-2019: Externships

• • • • Animal Specialty Center of Yonkers, Observed/assisted in small animal soft tissue/orthopedic surgery under Dr. Baron, DVM, DACVS, Dr. Raske, DVM, DACVS, and Dr. Grossbard, DVM, DACVS
      • Long Island Veterinary Specialist, Observed/assisted in small animal soft tissue surgery under Dr. Loughin, DVM, Dip. ACVS,
        Dip. ACCT
      • Animal Medical Center of New York, Observed/assisted in small animal orthopedic surgery under Dr. Hart, DVM, DACVS, Director of Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgery
      • Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Observed/assisted in large Animal Surgery with an emphasis in equine under Dr. Davis,
        DVM, DACVS
      • 2008-2016:Port Washington Animal Hospital, Veterinary Assistant

Publications:

• • Polit, J.A., Moore, E.V. & Epperson, E. Primary Ureteral Hemangiosarcoma in a dog. BMC Vet
    Res 16, 386 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02609-8
  • Polit J, Mitterman L, Bergman P. Comparison of intra-nasal, rectal, and esophageal temperatures in canines undergoing abdominal surgery. Pending submission

Education:

• • 2007-2011: Certificate of ECC Residency, Tufts University
  • 2006-2010: Certificate of Anesthesia Residency, Tufts University
  • 2005-2006: Certificate of Anesthesia Internship, Tufts University
  • 2001-2005: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
  • 1994-1998: BA Biology Cum Laude, Bowdoin College

Licensure:

• • Massachusetts State License

Professional Experience:

• • 2021-Current: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists , Anesthesiologist
  • 2016-2021: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Anesthesia Section Head
  • 2015-2020: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Anesthesia Residency Director
  • 2014-Current: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Assistant Professor, Emergency & Critical Care/Anesthesia
  • 2012-2014: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Clinical Instructor Emergency & Critical Care/Anesthesia
  • 2011-2012: Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Clinical Lecturer Emergency & Critical Care
  • 2006-2011: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Anesthesia & Emergency Critical Care Resident
  • 2005-2006: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Anesthesia Intern
  • 2005: Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, Newton, MA, Relief Veterinarian
  • 2005: Animal Emergency Center, Glendale, WI, Emergency and Critical Care Intern
  • Natick Animal Hospital, Natick, MA, Veterinary Technician
  • 2002-2004: Department of Clinical Sciences, TCSVM, Student Large Animal Veterinary Technician
  • 2000-2001: Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, Newton MA, Veterinary Technician

Publications:

• • Wheeler EP, Rozanski EA, Wetmore EA, Jenei T, Abelson AL, Anesthesia Case of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020 Oct; 255(3), 305-308.
  • Reader R, McCarthy R, Schultz K, Volturo BA, Barton B, O’Hara M, Abelson AL, Comparison of liposomal bupivacaine or 0.5% bupivacaine for control of postoperative pain in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020 May; 256(9):951-1046.
  • Costa R, Abelson AL, Lindsey J, Wetmore L, Postoperative regurgitation in brachycephalic dogs undergoing airway surgery before and after implementation of a standardized anesthetic protocol. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020 Apr; 256(8):841-933.
  • Greenway C, Rozanski E, Johnson K, Cornejo L, Abelson A, Robinson N.Fatal hemoptysis after bronchoscopic biopsy in a dog. J Vet Int Med. 2019 Nov; 33(6):2718-2724.
  • Sahagian M, Costa R, Abelson AL, Anesthesia Case of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2019 Aug; 255(3), 305-308.
  • Reader R, McCarthy R, Schultz K, Volturo BA, Barton B, O’Hara M, Abelson AL, Comparison of liposomal bupivacaine or 0.5% bupivacaine for control of postoperative pain in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. J Am Vet Med Assoc. In Press.
  • Reader R, Barton B, Abelson AL, Comparison of two intramuscular sedation protocols on sedation, recovery, and ease of venipuncture for cats undergoing blood donation. J Feline Med Surg. 2019 Feb; 21(2) 95-102
  • Allukian, A, Abelson AL, Babyak J, Rozanski EA, Comparison of time to obtain intra-osseous versus jugular venous catheterization on dog cadavers. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2017 Aug; 27 (5), 506-511.
  • Crane C, Rozanski EA, Abelson AL, De LaForcade A. Severe brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome is associated with hypercoagulability in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2017 29(4):570-573.
  • Roderick K, Abelson AL, Nielsen L, Price L, Quinn R. Evaluation of red cell distribution width as a prognostic indication in cats with acquired heart disease, with and without congestive heart failure. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2016 May 25.
  • Cummings KA, Abelson AL, Rozanski EA, Sharp CS. The effect of storage on ammonia, cytokine, and chemokine concentrations in feline whole blood. JVECC, in press.
  • Abelson AL, Buckley G, Rozanski EA. Positive impact of an emergency department protocol on time to antibiotic administration in dogs with septic peritonitis. JVECC 23(5):551-556. 2013.
  • Abelson AL, O’Toole TE, Johnston A, Respess M, de Laforcade AM. Hypoperfusion and acute traumatic coagulopathy in severely traumatized canine patients. JVECC 23(4):395-401. 2013.
  • Abelson AL, Lindsey J, Chan E, Wetmore LA. A comparison of epidural morphine with low dose bupivacaine versus epidural morphine alone on motor function in dogs following splenectomy –Vet Anesth and Analg. 38(3):213-223. 2011.
  • Abelson AL, McCobb EC, Shaw SP, Armitage-Chan E, Wetmore LA, Karas AZ, Blaze CA. Use of wound soaker catheters for the administration of local anesthetic for post-operative analgesia: 56 cases. Vet Anesth and Analg 36(6):597-602. 2009.
  • Abelson AL, Shelton GD, Whelan MF, Cornejo L, Shaw SP, O’Toole TE. Use of mycophenolate mofetil as a rescue agent in the treatment of severe generalized myasthenia gravis in three dogs. JVECC 19 (4):369-374. 2009.
  • Abelson AL, Faissler D, Karas AZ. Anesthesia Case of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 232(9):1298-300. 2008.
  • Abelson AL, Blaze CA, McCobb EC, Wetmore LA, Karas AZ, Chan EA, Shaw SP. Use of a wound soaker catheter for the administration of local anesthetic for post-operative analgesia: 56 Cases. JVECC 17(3), p. S1 2007.
  • Abelson, AL, O’Toole TE, Paul AL, Shaw SP, Evaluation of Bacteremia in Dogs: 25 Cases. Abstract. JVECC 15(3), p S1. 2005.

Book Chapters:

• • Allukian A, Abelson A. Intraosseous Catheters, in Textbook of Small Animal Emergency, Drobatz, Hopper, Rozanski, Silverstein., Willey 1169-1172, 2018.
  • Reader, R, Abelson A. Anesthetic Concerns and Protocols for Common Conditions, in Textbook of Small Animal Emergency, Drobatz, Hopper, Rozanski, Silverstein., Willey 1231-1238, 2018.

Awards & Honors:

• • 2001 Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England Resident Award
  • 2010 Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England Resident Award
  • 2005-Current Phi Zeta Honor Society, TCSVM, 2005 – present
  • 2005 Academic Achievement Award, TCSVM
  • 2005 Jeff Proulx Memorial Award, excellence in Emergency and Critical Care, TCSVM

Education:

• • 2021: University of Missouri – Columbia, MO. PAVE ECE, College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • 2021: Seoul National University – Seoul, South Korea. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine.
  • 2011: Seoul National University – Seoul, South Korea. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program, College of Natural Sciences.

Professional Experience:

• • 2019-2020: General Practitioner, Dr. Goodpapa’s 24-hour Animal Medical Center – Seoul, South Korea
  • 2011-2013: Staff Sergeant at Republic of Korea Air Force – Seoul, South Korea

Education:

• • 2011-2015: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
  • 2004-2008: B.S. Animal Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Areas of Interest:

• • Emergency and Critical Care medicine
  • Canine/Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Pain management

Professional Experience:

• • 2020-present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Medical Director
  • 2020-present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Internship Director
  • 2017-2020: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Resident, Emergency and Critical Care (Chief resident 2018-2020)
  • 2016-2017: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Intern, Emergency and Critical Care
  • 2015-2016: Pieper Memorial Veterinary Hospital, Intern, Small Animal Rotating
  • 2011-2013: University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, Customer Contact Center Representative
  • 2012-2013: Veterinary Treatment Outreach for Urban Community Health (VeTOUCH), Veterinary Student Volunteer
  • 2008-2011: Windy Hollow Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Technician
  • 2005-2007: University of Massachusetts Amherst, BSL-3 Laboratory – Brucella spp., Student Researcher

Publications:

• • Toleson LE, Tamulevicus A, Rahilly L. Diabetes mellitus and anterior uveitis secondary to the
    systemic effects of a functional adrenal tumour in a cat. Vet Rec Case Rep. 2020;8(4)

Presentations:

• • Antibiotics. Mezza Luna series. Buzzards Bay, MA. 2022.
  • Addison’s Disease. Mezza Luna series. Buzzards Bay, MA. 2017.

Professional Memberships:

• • 2021-present IVAPM
  • 2020-present Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association
  • 2020-present American Animal Hospital Association
  • 2013-present Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
  • 2011-present American Veterinary Medical Association
  • 2011-2015 American Animal Hospital Association
  • 2011-2014 Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association

Board Certification:

• • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (1998)

At this time, cardiology services are only available in our Dennis hospital.

Board Certification:

• • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

Education:

• • 2009-2012: Angell Animal Medical Center, Cardiology Residency
  • 2006-2009: Texas A&M University, Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
  • 2005-2006: Veterinary Referral & ER Center of CT, Small Animal Internship
  • 2001-2005: Tufts University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 1996-2000: Bates College, Bachelors of Science, Biology & Biological Chemistry

Professional Experience:

• • 2020-Present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Staff Cardiologist
  • 2020- Present: Oncura Partners, Teleconsultant
  • 2019-Present: Chinese School for Advanced Studies, Lecturer, Instructor
  • 2019-Present: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Teleconsultant
  • 2014-Present: New England Aquarium, Cardiology & Internal Medicine Consultant
  • 2014: Universal Imaging, Lecturer
  • 2012-2020: Angell Animal Medical Center, Staff Cardiologist, Internist

Board Certification:

• • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology (2013)
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, SAIM (2009)

Areas of Expertise:

• • Medical Management of Acquired Cardiac Disease
  • Chronic degenerative valve disease
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  • Unclassified cardiomyopathy
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Systemic hypertension
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congestive heart failure

Areas of Special Interest:

• • Medical Management of Cardiac Disease
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Geriatric Patients with Cardiac Disease complicated by other chronic illnesses
  • Feline patients with heart disease in combination with diabetes mellitus or hyperthyroidism
  • Patients with cardiorenal syndrome (both heart disease and kidney disease)
  • Arrhythmias secondary to no-cardiac medical conditions
  • Pulmonary hypertension secondary to severe cardiac disease

Publications:

• • Oranges M, Lindholm J, Quinn R. ECG of the month. Accepted by Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2020; publication date pending.
  • Zarin J, Quinn R (2019). ECG of the Month. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 254(10): 1159 – 1161.
  • Quinn RL (2019). Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review. In: Drobatz K, Rozanski E, Silverstein D, Hopper K, editors. The Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine 1st edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, pp 372 – 379
  • Quinn R (2018). The effect of diabetes on feline cardiac function. Clinician’s Brief (From Page to Patient). 5(1): 41
  • Quinn R (2017). Measuring blood pressure in cats. Clinician’s Brief (From Page to Patient). 4(9): 56 – 57.
  • Quinn RL (2017). Losartan. Clinician’s Brief (Therapeutic Snapshots). 4(2): 46 – 49.
  • Roderick K, Abelson AA, Nielsen L, Price LL, Quinn RL (2017). Evaluation of red cell distribution width as a prognostic indicator in cats with acquired heart disease, with and without congestive heart failure. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 19(6): 648 – 656.
  • Peck C, Nielsen L, Quinn RL, Laste NJ, Price L (2016). Retrospective evaluation of the incidence and prognostic significance of spontaneous echocardiographic contrast in relation to cardiac disease and congestive heart failure in cats: 725 cases. Journal of Veterinary ECC. 26(5): 704 – 712.
  • Smith K, Rahilly L, Quinn RL (2015). Biomarkers for differentiation of causes of respiratory distress in dogs and cats: Part 1 Cardiac diseases and pulmonary hypertension. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 25(3): 311– 329.
  • Smith K, Rahilly L, Quinn RL (2015). Biomarkers for differentiation of causes of respiratory distress in dogs and cats: Part 2 Lower airway, thromboembolic, and inflammatory diseases. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 25(3): 330 – 348.
  • Hogan K, Quinn RL (2015). ECG of the Month. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 246(8): 843 – 845.
  • Simone-Freilicher E, Sullivan P, Quinn R, et al. (2015). Two cases of congestive heart failure in lizards. In: Baer CK, editor. Proc 1st Exoticscon Conference. Weatherford (TX): Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV); p. 505 – 509.
  • Fulks M, Quinn RL, Mouser P, Stiles C (2012). A challenging case: Endocarditis in a Boston terrier. Veterinary Medicine. 107(6): 264 – 269.
  • Quinn RL, Williams JG (2011). Canine pulmonary hypertension: Diagnosis and treatment. Veterinary Medicine. 106(9): 460 – 470.
  • Quinn RL, Williams JG (2011). Canine pulmonary hypertension: An in-depth review of its pathophysiology and classifications. Veterinary Medicine. 106(9): 454 – 459.
  • Cook A, Quinn R (2010). Gallbladder mucoceles in dogs. United Kingdom Veterinary Journal: Companion Animal. 15(7): 37 – 44.
  • Quinn RL, Cook A (2009). An update on gallbladder mucoceles in dogs. Veterinary Medicine. 104(4):169-176.
  • Bennett SR, Quinn RL, Telford S (2005). The prevalence and significance of canine ehrlichiosis in Columbo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 52: 1&2: 1-8.
  • Herzig S, Long F, Ulupi S, Hedrick S, Quinn R, Bauer A, Rudolph D, Shutz G, Yoon G, Puigserver P, Spiegalman B, Montminy M (2001). CREB regulates hepatic gluconeogenesis via the co-activator PGC-1. Nature. 413: 179-283.
  • Jones PM, Quinn RL (2000). Improved stable isotope dilution-gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry method for serum or plasma free 3-hydroxy-fatty acids and its utility for the study of disorders of mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation. Clinical Chemistry. 46:2:149-155.

Awards & Honors:

• • 2015: Angell Animal Medical Center Compassion Award, Angell AMC
  • 2009: Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, Texas A&M
  • 2005: Certificate in International Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
  • 2005: Sylvia Mainzer Public Health Achievement Award, Tufts University
  • 2003: Smith Kilbourne Foreign Animal Disease Scholar, Tufts University
  • 2003: NIH Student Research Fellow, Tufts University

Education:

• • 2012-2013: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY: Clinical Fellowship
  • 2009-2012: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY: Diagnostic Imaging Residency
  • 2006-2007: Cape Animal Referral and Emergency, South Dennis, MA: Small Animal Rotating Internship
  • 2001-2006: The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK: BVetMed
  • 1993-1996: Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca, NY: Bachelor of Science

Professional Experience:

• • 2019-Present: Radiology Consultant, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA
  • 2015-Present: Staff Radiologist, Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, Woburn, MA
  • 2013-2015: Staff Radiologist, Southern NH Veterinary Referral Center, Manchester, NH
  • 2007-2009: Staff Veterinarian, DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland, OR

Board Certification:

• • 2014: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology

Publications:

• • P.V.Scrivani, Thompson MS, Dykes NL, Holmes NL, Southard TL, Gerdin JA and Bezuidenhout AJ.  (2011)  Relationships among subgoss anatomy, computed tomography, and histological findings in dogs with disease localized to the pulmonary acini. Vet Radiology and Ultrasound. September 15, doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01881.x
  • P.V.Scrivani, J.M.Levine, N.L.Holmes, M.Furr, T.J.Divers and N.D.Cohen (2011) Observer agreement study of cervical-vertebral ratios in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal. Jul;43(4):399-403. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00300.x

Education:

• • 2021: Ross University School of Veterinary, Medicine Saint Kitts, West Indies: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2021: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, MI: Clinical Rotations
  • 2017: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ: Master of Science, Biology, Ecology, Economics and Ethics of the Environment
  • 2013: Washington State University, Pullman, WA: Bachelor of Science, Zoology
  • 2011:Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA: Associate of Science, Biology

Professional Experience:

• • June 2021-June 2022: Rotating Specialty Intern, Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, Lynnwood, WA
  • August 2019-August 2020: Toxicology Teaching Assistant, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Kitts, West Indies
  • April 2016-January 2021: Emergency Technician, Arizona Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center, Gilbert, AZ
  • April 2016-December 2017: Relief Emergency Technician, Blue Pearl Emergency Hospitals, Phoenix, AZ
  • February 2016-November 2016: Emergency, Surgery, and ICU Technician, Phoenix, AZ
  • December 2014-April 2017: Teaching Assistant for Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Introduction to Biology for Majors, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
  • April 2014-November 2016: Emergency Veterinary Technician, Assistant, and Receptionist, The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
  • June 2013-April 2014: Client Service Coordinator, Banfield Pet Hospital, Chandler, AZ
  • May 2012-August 2012: Technical Assistant for Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pullman, WA

Publications:

• • ENCLOSING NATURE: Naturalism, Animal Welfare and the Evolution of Zoo Design. Proquest. Kristen Boyle
  • NON-SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF RABIES VACCINE ON THE INCIDENCE OF COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPISODES: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. In review. Knobel DR, Conan A.
  • Y CHROMOSOME PHYLOGENY FOR CUTTHROAT TROUT (Oncorhynchus clarkii) SUBSPECIES IS GENERALLY CONCORDANT WITH THOSE OF OTHER MARKERS. Molecular Phylogenetic Evolution. Brunelli JP, Mallatt JM, Leary RF, Alfaqih M, Phillips RB, Thorgaard GH

Education:

• • 2019-2022: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA: Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
    2018-2019: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA: Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine
  • 2014-2018: Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2007-2011: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Bachelor of Arts, Neurobiology

Board Certifications:

• • 2022: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Publications:

• • Carvalho LA, Kelley D, Labato MA, Webster CR “Hyperammonemia in azotemic cats.” Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 23.8(2021):700-707.
  • Histed MH, Carvalho LA, Maunsell JHR. “Psychophysical measurement of contrast sensitivity in the behaving mouse.” Journal of Neurophysiology. 107.3(2012):758-65.
  • Jaffey JA, Hess RS, Webster CR, et al. “Diagnostic contribution of individual components of adrenal function tests to diagnose canine hyperadrenocorticism.” The Veterinary Journal. 263(2020):105520.
  • Pohly A, Carvalho LA, Powers A, et al. “Feline primary biliary carcinoid mimicking an intermediate-cell lymphoma on cytology.” Poster presented at: Annual Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists; 2021 Oct 30-Nov 2; Online.

Education:

• • 2018: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, OH
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2014: The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
    Bachelor of Science, Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    Graduated magna cum laude

Employment:

• • 2022-Present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA
    Criticalist
  •  2019-2022: University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Athens, GA
    Emergency and Critical Care Resident
  • 2018-2019: Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York, Syracuse, NY
    Small Animal Rotating Intern
  • 2015-2018: Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio, Columbus, OH
    Surgical Technician
    • Anesthetized and prepped patients for surgery
    • Performed dental cleanings and monitored anesthesia
  • 2012-2014: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
    Research Assistant, Intern
    • Analyzed pixel intensity of testicular ultrasounds in male beluga whales
    • Recorded and analyzed video of beluga whale interactions
    • Analyzed relationship between enrichment and behavior in California sea lions
    • Collected samples and recorded data on field expedition with grey seals

Board Certifications:

• • 2022: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
  • 2018-Present: American Veterinary Medical Association
  • 2018-Present: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
  • 2016: Artificial Insemination Certified
  • 2014-2018: Ohio Veterinary Medical Association

Publications:

• • A. Summers*, N. Vezzi*, T. Gravelyn, C. Culler, J. Guillaumin; Clinical features and outcome of septic shock in dogs: 37 cases (2008-2015); Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 31, Issue 3, 31 Dec 2020.
    *co-first authors
  • Richard, J.T, Schmitt, T, Haulena, M, Vezzi, N, Dunn, J.L, Romano, T.A, Sartini, B.L; Seasonal variation in testes size
    and density detected in belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) using ultrasonography; Journal of Mammalogy, Volume 98,
    Issue 3, 29 May 2017, Pages 874-884.
  • N. Vezzi, B. Thevelein, S. Lane, B. Brainard. Validation of the Test&Treat rapid detection kit for the diagnosis of septic effusions in dogs and cats. Submitted, in review.

Presentations:

• • Abstracts
    • Validation of the Test&Treat rapid detection kit for the diagnosis of septic effusions in dogs and cats
      Presented at IVECCS Conference in Nashville, TN September 2021
  • Grand Rounds
    • Rescue Therapy on a Budget: Use of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange at UGA, March 2021
    • Validation of the Test&Treat rapid detection kit for the diagnosis of septic effusions, December 2022
  • ACVIM Resident Board Review Rounds
    • Sepsis, September 2021
    • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, January 2021
    • Leptospirosis, September 2020

Selected Scholarships & Awards:

• • 2021: Small Animal Resident Abstract Award, IVECCS 2021
  • 2018: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Student Emergency and Critical Care Award
  • 2017-2018: The Maurice W. & H. Ethel Neidigh Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine
  • 2017-2018: The Salsbury Endowment Fund for Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
  • 2016-2017: Dr. Gary W. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
  • 2014: First Place Northeastern Student Affiliates Student Research Competition