VETERINARY
ADVENTURES®
ABOUT ME
I am a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Zoologist, and the 2020 Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) award winner for Veterinary Business Thought Leader of the Year. I am passionate about animal welfare and pet owner education.
I have created "Coaching Cards for New Dog Owners" & Coaching Cards for New Dog Owners," sets of 50 illustrated cards each. The cat deck covers topics like selecting food, dealing with scratching, understanding cat body language, and knowing when to visit a vet. The dog deck covers essentials like choosing the right dog, dental care, and dealing with separation anxiety. These cards are available online and in stores across the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
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Before completing my DVM, I gained two years of research experience, focusing on the geographic variation of sexual dimorphism in Northern Alligator lizards (Elgaria coerulea). I presented my research at conferences in the US and Costa Rica.
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After earning my bachelor's degree, I interned with Duke University and the Organization for Tropical Studies at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. I researched the social organization of Proboscis Bats (Rhynchonycteris naso) and their echolocation calls. This work was published in Royal Science. My passion for Conservation Biology is driven by the challenges of habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
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I started my career at a non-profit, community-based charity that rehomes neglected animals and educates the community about responsible pet ownership. Now, I am working as a locum veterinarian.
