Meet Our Team

Education:

• • 2025: Virginia Tech, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate
    • Class Rank: Top 25%
  • 2023: Dickinson College, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
    • Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • Minor in Italian
    • Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00

Research:

• • Sept. 2018-May 2019: Dickinson College – Reprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of ZNF697
    • This independent research expanded on previous research carried out in the course Biology of Cancer
      (taken in Spring 2018) with a new focus on the gene ZNF697. Work in the course culminated in a poster
      presentation at the 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium.
    • Given the goal to genetically reprogram HL-60 cells to reverse cancerous properties and/or cause
      apoptosis, my work involved studying ZNF697 expression in response to Phorbol-12-Myristate-13-
      Acetate (PMA) in addition to overexpressing the gene. Techniques employed include: transformation,
      transfection, mRNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RTqPCR).
  • July-August 2017: Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine (VOSM), Annapolis, MD – Epidemiological Study of Injuries and Treatments in Performance Dogs
    • Sherman Canapp, DVM, DACVS and Ashley Gaver, Research Technician
    • Determined the parameters of the study, organized sample categories, assisted in data collection

Professional Experiences:

• • Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists – June-July 2022
    • Summer employee as a Critical Care Veterinary Assistant
  • Opossum Pike Veterinary Clinic – June 2019-May 2021, July-August 2016
    • Full-time employee as both an animal caretaker and receptionist
    • Internship rotating in the various clinic departments
  • Tufts Adventures in Veterinary Medicine College Program – June 2019
    • A week-long program that involved skills workshops and shadowing rotations
  • Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine (VOSM) Externship – June 2017
    • Observed the various clinic departments (surgery, rehabilitation, and appointment)
  • Animal Welfare League of Frederick County – June 2016-Present
    • Volunteer to care for the resident cats

• • 2019: University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences
  • 2023: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate

Specialty Training:

• • May 2016-August 2016: Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon, MA; Primate Intern
  • May 2018-August 2018: Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust, Chingola, Zambia; Summer Undergraduate Researcher

Certificates & Awards:

• • VECCs Award for Proficiency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
  • Fear Free Certification
  • RECOVER CPR Certification
  • ASK Suicide Prevention Training

• • 2015-2018: Queens University of Charlotte, Bachelor of Science
  • 2019-2023: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2021: BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, Emergency & Criticalist Extern

• • 1995-2001: IAV HASSAN II, DVM, Rabat, Morocco
  • 2018-2019: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship in Veterinary Clinical Sciences (IPSAV), the University of Montreal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV), Quebec

Publications:

• • Bauer, A.; Bateman, J.F.; Lamandé, S.R.; Hanssen, E.; Kirejczyk, S.G.M.;Yee, M.; Ramiche, A.; Jagannathan, V.; Welle, M.; Leeb, T.; Bateman, F.L. Identification of Two Independent COL5A1 Variants in Dogs with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome. Genes 2019, 10, 731.

• • 2008-2012: Boston University Bachelor of Art, Biology, Magna Cum Laude
  • 2012-2016: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2018-2021: University of California-Davis, Zoological Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery Residency
    2017-2018: Louisiana State University, Zoological Medicine Internship

  • 2016-2017: Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals, Small Animal and Exotic Emergency Internship

Board Certification:

• • 2022: Diplomat, American College of Zoological Medicine

Publications:

• • Littman E, Berg KJ, Goldberg RN, Guzman DSM. Endoscopic-guided marble foreign body removal technique in an inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery. 2022;32(4):253-258.
  • Masri A, Berg KJ, Guzman DSM, Paul-Murphy J, Hawkins MG. Crotalid Polyvalent F(ab)2 Antivenom Treatment in a Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 2022;36(1):63-69.
  • Berg KJ, Guzman DSM, Paul-Murphy J, Hawkins MG, Byrne BA. Diagnosis and treatment of Candida glabrata proventriculitis in an eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2021;260(4):442-449.
  • Ang J, Kim S, Watson KD, Pierezan F, Berg KJ, Yazdi Z, Murphy CJ, Soto E. Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery for cutaneous and ocular neoplasms in koi (Cyprinus carpio) and goldfish (Carassius auratus): eight cases (2018-2019). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 2021;52(2):763-773.
  • Berg KJ, Schexnayder M, Grasperge BJ, Diaz-Figueroa O, Mitchell MA, Nevarez JG. Single time point reference intervals for complete blood counts and select biochemistries in juvenile red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery. 2021;31(2):124-131.
  • Savarese AN, Berg KJ, Paulsen DB, Sasaki E, Stewart M, Gaschen LE, Jowett PL, Tully Jr TN. Unusual pathologic brain changes associated with zinc toxicosis in a bluefronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva). Avian Diseases. 2020;64:478-481.
  • Berg KJ, Guzman DSM, Knych H, Drazenovich T, Paul-Murphy J. Pharmacokinetics of amantadine after oral administration of single and multiple doses to orange-winged Amazon parrots (Amazona amazonica). American Journal of Veterinary Research. 2020;81(8):651-655.
  • Berg KJ, Whittington JK, Watson MK, Wiggen K, Blalock A, Mitchell MA. Effects of isoflurane anesthesia on the hematologic values of rehabilitated wild owls. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 2019;33(4):369-380.
  • Berg KJ, Anderson A, Wakamatsu N, Tully Jr TN. What’s Your Diagnosis? Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. 2019;33(3):314-320.
  • Berg KJ. Therapeutic review: Gabapentin. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. 2018;27:78-81.

• • 2015-2019: Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, Minor in Animal Science
  • 2019-2023: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) & Master of Public Health (MPH)

Board Certification:

• • 2020: Veterinary Business Medical Association Business Certificate
  • 2022: Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Certified
  • 2022: Elite Fear Free Certified

Awards & Honors:

• • 2015-2016: President’s Leadership Class and Scholarship; 1 of 30 freshmen students selected for a weekly leadership class with Iowa State University’s president
  • 2017-2019: Cardinal Key Honor Society, Iowa State University’s highest honorary based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character
  • 2021-2022: Merck Animal Health Scholarship, Awarded to national veterinary students for excellence and leadership involvement
  • 2021-2022: Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship, Awarded to national veterinary students for academic achievement and leadership involvement
  • 2021-2023: Henry L. Foster, DVM Scholar, Awarded to Tufts veterinary students for academic achievement and involvement in laboratory animal medicine
  • 2023: Gene Shapiro Scholars Program, Awarded after application to Tufts veterinary students completing community medicine externships

• • 2013: Texas A&M University, B.S. in Biomedical Sciences
  • 2018: University of California, Davis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Publications:

• • Greiner CL, Verstraete FJM, Stover SM, Garcia TC, Leale D, Arzi B. Biomechanical evaluation of two plating configurations for fixation of a simple transverse caudal mandibular fracture model
    in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2017;78(6):702–11.

Education:

• • 2008:University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
  • 2014: St. George’s University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2014: Cornell University Dermatology Externship
  • 2013-2014: Dermatology Research Project at Cornell University
  • 2014-2015: New England Animal Medical Center one year rotating internship with both exotic and small animals.
  • 2015-2016: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists one-year specialty internship in dermatology of small animals.
  • 2016-2017: Pittsburgh Veterinary and Emergency Specialty Center one-year additional dermatology internship in small animals.
  • 2017-2019: University of California Veterinary Teaching Hospital two-year residency in veterinary dermatology in both small and large animals
  • 2019-2020: Cornell Center Animal Hospital temporary 1 year relief veterinarian
  • 2020-Present: MedVet Salt Lake City and Sunset dermatology diplomate

• • 2006-2010: Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts – Biology with a Specialization in Marine Science (Summa Cum Laude with Honors)
  • 2010-2014: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2014-2015: BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Small Animal Rotating Intern
  • 2016-2017: DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Intern

Publications:

• • Braverman H, Leibovitz L, Lewbart G. Green algal infection of American horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) exoskeletal structures. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 2012; 15: 90-93.
  • Innis, C. J., Braverman, H., Cavin, J. M., Ceresia, M. L., Baden, L. R., Kuhn, D. M., & Merigo, C. (2014). Diagnosis and management of Enterococcus spp infections during rehabilitation of cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley turtles (Lepidochelys kempii): 50 cases (2006–2012). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 245(3), 315-323.

• • 2011-2015: University of Connecticut, Bachelors of Science, magna cum laude – Animal Science
  • 2015-2019: Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2019-2020: Friendship Hospital for Animals, Small Animal Rotating INtern
  • 2020-Present: Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident

Publications:

• • M.L. Hoffman, M.C. Wynn, S.M. Pillai, A.K. Jones, K.K. McFadden, K. Cameron, S.A. Reed, S.A. Zinn, and K.E. Govoni. Poor maternal nutrition during gestation causes islet hypertrophy and sex-specific changes to pancreatic DNA methylation patterns in fetal sheep.
  • K.E. Govoni, M.L. Hoffman, A.K. Jones, S.M. Pillai, K.K. McFadden, S.A. Reed, and S.A. Zinn. The effects of poor maternal nutrition during gestation on offspring postnatal growth and metabolism. J Anim Sci. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-1229.
  • D.E. Martin, A.K. Jones, S.M. Pillai, M.L. Hoffman, K.K. McFadden, S.A. Zinn, K.E. Govoni, and S.A. Reed. Maternal restrict- and over-feeding during gestation result in distinct lipid and amino acid metabolite profiles in the longissimus muscle of the offspring. Front Physiol. 2019. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00515
  • Jones, A.K., M.L. Hoffman, S.M. Pillai, K.K. McFadden, K.E. Govoni, S.A. Zinn, and S.A. Reed. Gestational restricted- and over-feeding promote maternal and offspring inflammatory responses that are distinct and dependent on diet in sheep. Biol Reprod. 2018. 98:184-196.
  • J.E. Duan, M. Zhang, K. Flock, S.A. Seesi, I. Mandoiu, A. Jones, E. Johnson, S. Pillai, M. Hoffman, K.K. McFadden, H. Jiang, S. Reed, K.E. Govoni, S. Zinn, Z. Jiang, X.C. Tian. Effects of maternal nutrition on expression of genomic imprinted genes in ovine fetuses. Epigenetics. doi: 10.1080/15592294.2018.1503489.
  • A.K. Jones, M.L. Hoffman, R.E. Gately, K.K. McFadden, S.M. Pillai, K.E. Govoni, S.A. Zinn, and S.A. Reed. Ultrasound during mid-gestation: Agreement with physical fetal and placental measurements and use in predicting gestational age in sheep. Reprod. Domest. Anim. doi: 10.1111/rda.12961.
  • S.M. Pillai, A.K. Jones, M.L. Hoffman, K.K. McFadden, S.A. Reed, S.A. Zinn, and K.E. Govoni. Fetal and organ development at gestational days 45, 90, 135 and at birth of lambs exposed to under- or over-nutrition during gestation. J of Anim Sci. doi: 10.2527/tas2016.0002.
  • A.K. Jones, R.E. Gately, K.K. McFadden, S.A. Zinn, K.E. Govoni, and S.A. Reed. Transabdominal ultrasound for detection of pregnancy, fetal and placental landmarks, and fetal age before Day 45 of gestation in the sheep. Theriogenology. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.11.002.
  • M.L. Hoffman, K.K. McFadden, T.A. Hoagland, G.W. Kazmer, and K.E. Govoni. Short communication: Expression of T-box 2 and 3 in the bovine mammary gland. J. Dairy. Sci. doi: 10.3168/jds.2013-7771.

Awards & Honors:

• • REVEAL Travel Award, Tufts, 2022
  • Companion Animal Health Fund, Resident Research Grant, 2020
  • American Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting Undergraduate poster competition: 2nd place, 2015; 3rd place 2013, 2014
  • American Society of Animal Science President’s Poster Pick: 2015

• • 1982-1986: Michigan State University, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
  • 1988-1990: The Ohio State University, Masters in Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Specialty Training:

• • 1986-1987: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Internship training, small animal medicine and surgery
  • 1987-1989: The Ohio State University – Residency Training, medical neurology

Board Certification:

• • 2014: Board Certified with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine/Feline Practice

Publications:

• • 1989 AAHA, Toxoplamosis: A Case Report and Literature Review J.A. Hass, L. Shell, J. Saunders
  • 1989 Pathophysiology of Epilepsy. W.R. Fenner, J.A. Hass, W.B. Sauders
  • 1989 Management of the Refractory Epileptic W.R. Fenner, J.A. Hass, W.B. Saunders

• • 2014-2018: Geneva College, Bachelor of Science – Biology (Concentration in Human Anatomy), Beaver Falls, PA
  • 2018-2022: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2022: Midmark Level One Dentistry Workshop
  • 2022: Completion of the Fear Free Certification Program
  • 2023: Universal Imaging Basic Abdominal Ultrasound Lecture and Lab
  • 2023: NVA General practice Power Into Practice continuing education event at the Oquendo Center, Las Vegas (4 day training event focused on dermatology, surgery, and dentistry)

Education:

• • 2014: Grinnell College, Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Grinnell, IA
  • 2018: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

• • Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Stillwater, OK
  • Sam Houston State University, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Huntsville, TX
  • University of Florida, Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine, Gainesville, FL
  • Oklahoma State University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater, OK

Specialty Training:

• • Tufts University, Residency in Emergency and Critical Care, North Grafton, MA
  • Angell Animal Medical Center, Small Animal Rotating Internship, Boston, MA
  • Payne County Animal Response Team, Stillwater, OK

• • 2012-2016: Otterbein University, Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Columbus, OH
  • 2016-2020: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY

Specialty Training:
 

• • 2020-2021: Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Intern
  • 2021-2024: Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Resident

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.

• • 2011-2015: Berry College, Bachelor of Science – Animal Science, Mt. Berry, GA
  • 2015-2019: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, GA

Specialty Training:

• • 2019-2020: The Animal Medical Center, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Intern
  • 2020-2023: University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Resident
  • 2023-Present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Small Animal Criticalist

Board Certification:

• • 2023: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Publications:

• • Carignan K, Thevelein BAL, Brainard BM, Koenig A. Comparison of a commercially available veterinary digital refractometer to analogue refractometer and laboratory chemistry analyzer in the evaluation of canine serum total protein. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023 May 26;261(9):1-7. doi: 10.2460/javma.23.01.0020.
  • Carignan, K. Thevelein, B.A., Beale, C. Utilization of whole-body CT to diagnose acute mesenteric ischemia secondary to blunt abdominal trauma. – manuscript in preparation

Education:

• • 2011-2016: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
  • 2016-2020: Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, PEI: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2020-2021: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Buzzards Bay, MA: Emergency and Critical Care Internship
  • 2021-2024: Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, PEI: Masters in Veterinary Science
  • 2021-2024: Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, PEI: Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency

Publications:

• • Welch BT, Vanderstichel R, Quinn R, Toleson L. “Idiopathic cervical abscesses in dogs follow seasonal trends and geographic risk factors, predominantly affecting young, large breeds: a case control study of 67 dogs in New England.” Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2024. Accepted- Pending publication.
  • O’Carroll CC, Welch BT, Walker MA, Ogilvie AT, Gaschen L, Hoddinott, KL. “Decompressive craniectomy surgery in a dog with intracranial extradural hematoma following blunt force trauma.” Canadian Veterinary Journal, May 2024. Volume 65(5). Pg 437.
  • Welch BT, Ogilvie AT, Porter I, Bourassi E. “Cricopharyngeal and thyropharyngeal myectomy for surgical management of cricopharyngeal achalasia in a 6-month-old coton de Tulear dog.” Canadian Veterinary Journal, July 2023. Volume 64(1). Pg 633.
  • Welch BT, Ross S. “Ionized hypercalcemia in cats with azotemic chronic kidney disease (2012-2018)”. Clinician’s Brief “In the Literature Review”. October, 2022.
  • Welch BT. “Peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 6-year-old male intact pug dog.” Canadian Veterinary Journal, January 2021. Volume 62(1). Pg 69.
  • Manuscripts in process:
    • Prospective comparison of biochemical and hematologic parameters on blood samples collected via traditional venipuncture and peripheral intravenous catheters in 70 hospitalized dogs.
    • Successful medical management of subdural empyema causing intracranial hypertension secondary to retrobulbar penetrating injury in a dog.
    • Multi-center retrospective descriptive study of combined SRMA and IMPA in dogs.

Education:

• • 2016-2020: University of Maryland, College Park, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
  • 2020-2024: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Board Certification:

• • 2023: Veterinary Business Medical Association Business Certificate
  • 2023: Fear Free Certified

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.

• • 2009-2013: Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science Biology
  • 2014-2018: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialty Training:

• • 2018-2019: University of Pennsylvania – Rotating Internship, Medicine and Surgery
  • 2019-2022: University of Georgia – Residency, Small Animal Surgery

Publications:

Manuscripts

• • Guest KE, Ellerbrock RE, Adams DJ, Reed RA, Grimes JA. Performing an ovariohysterectomy at the time of csection does not pose an increase in risk of mortality, intra-or post-operative complications, or decreased mothering ability of the bitch. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2023; 261(6): 837-843.
  • Adams DJ, Ellerbrock RE, 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. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2022; 26(13).
  • 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.
  • 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.

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
  • Determining the effects of SMAC mimetic drugs on vascular endothelial cells University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine – Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • 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
  • The effects of co-infection on fecundity of gastrointestinal parasites and the host microbiome in rabbits The Pennsylvania State University – Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics

Awards & Honors:

• • 2018 ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Award
  • Class of 2019 Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital Best Intern Award
  • 2023 Outstanding JAVMA Student Manuscript Certificate 2023

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

• • 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:

• • 2023-present: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Director of Emergency and Critical Care
  • 2020-2023: Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Medical Director (Dennis)
  • 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