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.
Anneliese Strunk
Senior Associate/Residency Director
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine
Advanced Clinical Techniques (Emergency & General Practice)
Exotic Animal CPR: What Do We Know, and What Can We Learn?
Anneliese Strunk received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 2000. She completed an internship in Exotic Animal, Wildlife and Zoo Medicine at the University of Georgia in 2002, then a three-year residency in the Companion Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine Service at UC Davis in 2005. In 2010, she achieved board certification (ABVP (Avian Practice)).
Dr. Strunk is currently Residency Director/Senior Associate at the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, WA.
Senior Associate/Residency Director
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine
Advanced Clinical Techniques (Emergency & General Practice)
Exotic Animal CPR: What Do We Know, and What Can We Learn?
Anneliese Strunk received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 2000. She completed an internship in Exotic Animal, Wildlife and Zoo Medicine at the University of Georgia in 2002, then a three-year residency in the Companion Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine Service at UC Davis in 2005. In 2010, she achieved board certification (ABVP (Avian Practice)).
Dr. Strunk is currently Residency Director/Senior Associate at the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, WA.