Rae Porter-Blackwell
Successful Treatment of a Mandibular Multilobular Tumor of Bone in a Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
A Northern California native, Dr. Porter-Blackwell’s passion for exotic animals began in childhood—starting with attempts to befriend neighborhood tree squirrels! Her early experience volunteering at a wildlife center solidified her commitment to caring for unusual species. She earned her B.S. in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity from UC Davis before completing her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in 2013. During veterinary school, she adopted a rabbit and dedicated her career to advancing small herbivore medicine. Dr. Porter-Blackwell has completed a small animal rotating internship, an exotics-focused specialty internship, and a residency program. Currently, Dr. Porter-Blackwell works as an association veterinarian in the state of Washington, is a board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal practice, and serves as vice president for the Association for Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.
Successful Treatment of a Mandibular Multilobular Tumor of Bone in a Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
A Northern California native, Dr. Porter-Blackwell’s passion for exotic animals began in childhood—starting with attempts to befriend neighborhood tree squirrels! Her early experience volunteering at a wildlife center solidified her commitment to caring for unusual species. She earned her B.S. in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity from UC Davis before completing her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in 2013. During veterinary school, she adopted a rabbit and dedicated her career to advancing small herbivore medicine. Dr. Porter-Blackwell has completed a small animal rotating internship, an exotics-focused specialty internship, and a residency program. Currently, Dr. Porter-Blackwell works as an association veterinarian in the state of Washington, is a board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal practice, and serves as vice president for the Association for Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.
Bonnie L Raphael
Veterinarian
Hematology and Stress in qPCR Positive and Negative Intranuclear Coccidia Infected Cuora Species.
Investigating Leukocyte coping capacity (LCC) in the Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata).
i-STAT and Lactate Values in Radiated Tortoises(Astrochelys radiata)for Confiscations and Re-Wilding
Veterinarian
Hematology and Stress in qPCR Positive and Negative Intranuclear Coccidia Infected Cuora Species.
Investigating Leukocyte coping capacity (LCC) in the Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata).
i-STAT and Lactate Values in Radiated Tortoises(Astrochelys radiata)for Confiscations and Re-Wilding
Nattaya Ratipunyapornkun
Veterinarian
Premier pet hospital
Drug Eruption and Autoimmune Skin Disease in Finlayson's Squirrel
This is Nattaya Ratipunyapornkun, a Veterinarian from Bangkok, Thailand. I earned a bachelor's degree of Veterinary Medicine with a Second Class Honors from Rajamangala Universty of Technology, Thailand in 2020. I worked as a exotic pet veterinarian since 2019 and I have had the opportunity to help exotic animals through various charity projects throughout my career as a veterinarian.
Veterinarian
Premier pet hospital
Drug Eruption and Autoimmune Skin Disease in Finlayson's Squirrel
This is Nattaya Ratipunyapornkun, a Veterinarian from Bangkok, Thailand. I earned a bachelor's degree of Veterinary Medicine with a Second Class Honors from Rajamangala Universty of Technology, Thailand in 2020. I worked as a exotic pet veterinarian since 2019 and I have had the opportunity to help exotic animals through various charity projects throughout my career as a veterinarian.
Juliette Raulic
Clinicienne enseignante
Université de Montréal
Treatment of a Mummified Fetus by Unilateral Hysterectomy in a Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus)
Clinicienne enseignante
Université de Montréal
Treatment of a Mummified Fetus by Unilateral Hysterectomy in a Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus)
Hayley Rejcek
Veterinary Student
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University
Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam Sedation in Sonoran Desert Toads (Incilius alvarius)
Veterinary Student
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University
Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam Sedation in Sonoran Desert Toads (Incilius alvarius)
Gregory Rich
Owner/Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana
Testing for Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Rabbits: Update on the Recombinant PTP2 Antigen ELISA
Dr. Gregory Rich is a 1985 graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. He is the recipient of the 2011 Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health Award. Dr. Rich bleeds Purple and Gold and is a proud participant in Mardi Gras as float lieutenant in the Bacchus Parade. Dr. Rich is the Honorary Turtle Tamer at the Annual Turtle Parade hosted by Brennan's Restaurant.
Owner/Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana
Testing for Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Rabbits: Update on the Recombinant PTP2 Antigen ELISA
Dr. Gregory Rich is a 1985 graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. He is the recipient of the 2011 Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health Award. Dr. Rich bleeds Purple and Gold and is a proud participant in Mardi Gras as float lieutenant in the Bacchus Parade. Dr. Rich is the Honorary Turtle Tamer at the Annual Turtle Parade hosted by Brennan's Restaurant.