Sara Sokolik
Associate Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
Polyacrylamide Gel Ingestion Leading to Intestinal Obstruction in Two leopard geckos
Doctor Sara Sokolik received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 2014 and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2018. During her studies, she devoted her clinical time to zoo animal medicine and management and participated in research on various wild animal species, ranging from frogs to raptors to moose. After graduating from vet school, Dr. Sokolik completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery before completing a second internship at Cornell University, specializing in exotic, zoo, and wild animal species. She became an associate veterinarian at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh in 2020. In 2021, Dr. Sokolik completed her Master of Public Health degree.
Associate Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
Polyacrylamide Gel Ingestion Leading to Intestinal Obstruction in Two leopard geckos
Doctor Sara Sokolik received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 2014 and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2018. During her studies, she devoted her clinical time to zoo animal medicine and management and participated in research on various wild animal species, ranging from frogs to raptors to moose. After graduating from vet school, Dr. Sokolik completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery before completing a second internship at Cornell University, specializing in exotic, zoo, and wild animal species. She became an associate veterinarian at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh in 2020. In 2021, Dr. Sokolik completed her Master of Public Health degree.
Warinda Somrith
Veterinary Acupuncturist
Animal Space
How to Apply Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Your Exotic Pet Clinic
Hop to Recovery: Innovative Approaches to Facial Nerve Dysfunction in Rabbit
Dr Warinda Somrith is an exotic pet veterinarian and veterinary acupuncturist based in Thailand.
She is the Chief Operating Officer and Veterinary Acupuncturist at Animal Space Rabbit and Exotic
Pet Hospital. She is recognised as a pioneer in the application of acupuncture and integrative
medicine for exotic pets and wildlife in Thailand. She has collaborated with national wildlife and
marine authorities to provide acupuncture treatment and training programs for veterinarians. Her
work focuses on advancing integrative and rehabilitation medicine in exotic animal practice.
Veterinary Acupuncturist
Animal Space
How to Apply Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Your Exotic Pet Clinic
Hop to Recovery: Innovative Approaches to Facial Nerve Dysfunction in Rabbit
Dr Warinda Somrith is an exotic pet veterinarian and veterinary acupuncturist based in Thailand.
She is the Chief Operating Officer and Veterinary Acupuncturist at Animal Space Rabbit and Exotic
Pet Hospital. She is recognised as a pioneer in the application of acupuncture and integrative
medicine for exotic pets and wildlife in Thailand. She has collaborated with national wildlife and
marine authorities to provide acupuncture treatment and training programs for veterinarians. Her
work focuses on advancing integrative and rehabilitation medicine in exotic animal practice.
Ashley Souza
Zoological Medicine Resident
North Carolina State University
Amylase as a Predictor of Mortality in Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus)
Zoological Medicine Resident
North Carolina State University
Amylase as a Predictor of Mortality in Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus)
Gary Spodnick
Locum Surgeon
Oklahoma State University
Toggle Pin Fixation of Coxofemoral Luxation in Macropods: 3 Cases (2016-2023)
Locum Surgeon
Oklahoma State University
Toggle Pin Fixation of Coxofemoral Luxation in Macropods: 3 Cases (2016-2023)
Scott Stahl
Director
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Sex Identification in Reptiles
Gastrointestinal Disease and Mortality Associated with Strongyloides in Ball Python Collections
Dr Stahl earned his DVM from the Virginia-Maryland CVM. He is ABVP avian board certified and been practicing exclusively avian/exotic animal medicine for 30+ years.
In 2003 he opened Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) in Virginia. SEAVS has grown to a nine-doctor practice.
He has written over 150 scientific papers and is Co-Editor of the recent edition of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery.
He resides in Virginia, enjoys cycling, breeding reptiles, and ukulele.
Director
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Sex Identification in Reptiles
Gastrointestinal Disease and Mortality Associated with Strongyloides in Ball Python Collections
Dr Stahl earned his DVM from the Virginia-Maryland CVM. He is ABVP avian board certified and been practicing exclusively avian/exotic animal medicine for 30+ years.
In 2003 he opened Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) in Virginia. SEAVS has grown to a nine-doctor practice.
He has written over 150 scientific papers and is Co-Editor of the recent edition of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery.
He resides in Virginia, enjoys cycling, breeding reptiles, and ukulele.
Amanda Steinagel
Lead Exotics Veterinarian, Training and Internship Coordinator
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Rodent Emergency and Critical Care Management and Updates: Rats and Mice
Rodent Emergency and Critical Care Management and Updates: Gerbils and Hamsters
Amanda Steinagel, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) is an exotics specialty veterinarian and
ABVP residency coordinator and mentor at NorthStar VETS, as well as, a clinical assistant professor
at Kansas State University in the Exotics, Zoological Medicine, and Wildlife Department. She is a
published author on a variety of exotic and zoological medicine topics, as well as, a didactic
lecturer and clinical educator for students, interns, residents, and colleagues.
Lead Exotics Veterinarian, Training and Internship Coordinator
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Rodent Emergency and Critical Care Management and Updates: Rats and Mice
Rodent Emergency and Critical Care Management and Updates: Gerbils and Hamsters
Amanda Steinagel, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) is an exotics specialty veterinarian and
ABVP residency coordinator and mentor at NorthStar VETS, as well as, a clinical assistant professor
at Kansas State University in the Exotics, Zoological Medicine, and Wildlife Department. She is a
published author on a variety of exotic and zoological medicine topics, as well as, a didactic
lecturer and clinical educator for students, interns, residents, and colleagues.
Jazz Stephens
Resident
North Carolina State University
Comparison of Intravenous and Intrarenal Euthanasia in New Zealand White rabbits
Resident
North Carolina State University
Comparison of Intravenous and Intrarenal Euthanasia in New Zealand White rabbits
Hilary Stern
Owner / Veterinarian
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz
Extrauterine Pregnancy Leading to Mummified Fetuses in Three Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Stern has a B.A. in history from Yale University and a D.V.M. from the University of California, Davis. In 2020 she became board-certified in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice, and in 2021 she founded the Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz. She loves working with all the small mammals, birds, reptiles, and wildlife that come to her clinic.
Owner / Veterinarian
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz
Extrauterine Pregnancy Leading to Mummified Fetuses in Three Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Stern has a B.A. in history from Yale University and a D.V.M. from the University of California, Davis. In 2020 she became board-certified in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice, and in 2021 she founded the Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz. She loves working with all the small mammals, birds, reptiles, and wildlife that come to her clinic.
Natalie Stilwell
Assistant Clinical Professor
MIssissippi State Univeristy
Chromomycosis due to Veronaea botryosa in a Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
Dr. Justin Stilwell is a clinical associate professor and boarded anatomic pathologist with the
University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is based with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory where he
provides diagnostic pathology service, participates in collaborative research, and teaches on
aquatic animal health and pathology.
Assistant Clinical Professor
MIssissippi State Univeristy
Chromomycosis due to Veronaea botryosa in a Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
Dr. Justin Stilwell is a clinical associate professor and boarded anatomic pathologist with the
University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is based with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory where he
provides diagnostic pathology service, participates in collaborative research, and teaches on
aquatic animal health and pathology.
Justin Stilwell
Chromomycosis due to Veronaea botryosa in a Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
Hematology and Stress in qPCR Positive and Negative Intranuclear Coccidia Infected Cuora Species.
Dr. Justin Stilwell is a clinical associate professor and boarded anatomic pathologist with the
University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is based with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory where he
provides diagnostic pathology service, participates in collaborative research, and teaches on
aquatic animal health and pathology.
Chromomycosis due to Veronaea botryosa in a Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
Hematology and Stress in qPCR Positive and Negative Intranuclear Coccidia Infected Cuora Species.
Dr. Justin Stilwell is a clinical associate professor and boarded anatomic pathologist with the
University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is based with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory where he
provides diagnostic pathology service, participates in collaborative research, and teaches on
aquatic animal health and pathology.