Danielle Tarbert
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of Tennessee
Cytologic and Microbial Characterization of Tracheal Washes From Normal Inland Bearded Dragons
Evaluation of Point-of-Care Plasma Chemistry Tests in Guinea Pigs

Dr. Tarbert is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Tennessee. She has a special interest in improving quality and understanding of diagnostic tests utilized in exotic animal species. She lives in Knoxville with her husband, daughter, dogs, cats, snake, tarantula, and hopefully, by August, flock of chickens.
Joshua T. Butcher
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiological Sciences, , College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University
Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam Sedation in Sonoran Desert Toads (Incilius alvarius)

Kristen Turner
Veterinarian/Owner
The Exotic Vet Consultant
Mentorship in Exotic Veterinary Medicine - Why Should We Care?
Teaching the Next Generation: Developing an Effective Externship Program at Your Practice
The Challenges of Pain Recognition and Scaling in Exotic Companion Mammals: A Literature Review
Myxofibrosarcoma and Cutaneous Histiocytic Sarcoma with Pulmonary Metastasis in a Domestic Rabbit

Dr. Kristen Turner is a board-certified specialist in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice and the founder of The Exotic Vet Consultant, where she helps veterinarians build confidence caring for birds, reptiles, and small mammals in general and emergency practice. Through her RACE-approved course Exotic Vet Med Essentials, live webinars, and national speaking engagements, she equips clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately in the exam room. She also serves as an exotics teleconsultant for VEG ER for Pets and travels for relief work in exotic-focused practices, supporting teams managing complex cases in real time. She is passionate about helping veterinarians move from uncertainty to clarity in exotic medicine.
jessie Vandenbruggen
University of Saskatchewan