Elizabeth Lynch
National Program Educator
Pet Partners
Animal Welfare Considerations for Small Exotic Mammals in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Dr. Lynch is a passionate advocate for the human–animal bond and a lifelong learner committed to advancing ethical, welfare-centered Animal-Assisted Interventions. With a background in animal behavior and neurobiology, combined with hands-on experience in veterinary practice with avian and exotic species, she bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the evaluation and support of therapy animal teams.
Dr. Lynch currently serve as an Evaluator and National Program Educator for Pet Partners, an international organization that registers nine species for animal-assisted work. In this role, she has spent years traveling nationally and delivering online education to recruit, train, and mentor the next generation of Evaluators. She has also had the privilege of producing and presenting webinars on Animal-Assisted Therapy for internal professional audiences and veterinary colleges.
National Program Educator
Pet Partners
Animal Welfare Considerations for Small Exotic Mammals in Animal-Assisted Interventions
Dr. Lynch is a passionate advocate for the human–animal bond and a lifelong learner committed to advancing ethical, welfare-centered Animal-Assisted Interventions. With a background in animal behavior and neurobiology, combined with hands-on experience in veterinary practice with avian and exotic species, she bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the evaluation and support of therapy animal teams.
Dr. Lynch currently serve as an Evaluator and National Program Educator for Pet Partners, an international organization that registers nine species for animal-assisted work. In this role, she has spent years traveling nationally and delivering online education to recruit, train, and mentor the next generation of Evaluators. She has also had the privilege of producing and presenting webinars on Animal-Assisted Therapy for internal professional audiences and veterinary colleges.
Katelyn Major
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Katelyn was born and raised in Taiwan. At the age of 18, she relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, whereshe earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following
her undergraduate studies, she completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. Presently, Katelyn is pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an expected graduation in 2028. She holds a strong interest in clinical research, particularly in the field of exotic animal medicine. Her primary objective is to pursue a career as a veterinarian, with a specialization in both small animal and exotic animal medicine.
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Katelyn was born and raised in Taiwan. At the age of 18, she relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, whereshe earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following
her undergraduate studies, she completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. Presently, Katelyn is pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an expected graduation in 2028. She holds a strong interest in clinical research, particularly in the field of exotic animal medicine. Her primary objective is to pursue a career as a veterinarian, with a specialization in both small animal and exotic animal medicine.
Gizela Maldonado
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Maldonado is a veterinary pathologist with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services based at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Maldonado is a veterinary pathologist with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services based at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Khursheed Mama
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Professor of Anesthesiology and head of Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Professor of Anesthesiology and head of Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University
Daren Mandrusiak
Veterinarian
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Dystocia Secondary to Ectopic Pregnancy in a Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus)
Veterinarian
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Dystocia Secondary to Ectopic Pregnancy in a Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus)
Christoph Mans
professor
University of Wisconsin
Dental Disease and Diet Are Associated With Oral Cavity Microbiota Changes in Bearded Dragons
Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Azithromycin in Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas: 131 Cases (2009–2025)
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Characterization of oral bacterial isolates in chinchillas with and without periodontal disease
Ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in rabbits: Retrospective evaluation of 24 surgeries
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
professor
University of Wisconsin
Dental Disease and Diet Are Associated With Oral Cavity Microbiota Changes in Bearded Dragons
Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Azithromycin in Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas: 131 Cases (2009–2025)
Evaluation of the Ondansetron and Maropitant in Chinchilla with Experimentally Induced Hyporexia
Characterization of oral bacterial isolates in chinchillas with and without periodontal disease
Ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy in rabbits: Retrospective evaluation of 24 surgeries
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Christoph Mans
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Effects of oral antibiotic administration on the fecal microbiome in chinchillas
Reptile Sedation, Anesthesia and Analgesia
Sedation in Small Mammals: Choosing Effective and Safe Protocols
Reptile Diagnostic Imaging
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Professor
University of Wisconsin
Effects of oral antibiotic administration on the fecal microbiome in chinchillas
Reptile Sedation, Anesthesia and Analgesia
Sedation in Small Mammals: Choosing Effective and Safe Protocols
Reptile Diagnostic Imaging
Christoph Mans is a native of Germany and completed his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Berne (Switzerland). This was followed by an internship in Exotic Animal Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (Canada) and employment in private practice in Hong Kong. He completed his residency in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently a clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin.
Stanley L. Marks
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Clinical and pathological findings of seven rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with esophageal disorders.
Dr. Stanley Marks is a professor at UC Davis.
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Clinical and pathological findings of seven rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with esophageal disorders.
Dr. Stanley Marks is a professor at UC Davis.
Rachel Marschang
Veterinarian
Laboklin GmbH & Co. KG
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Publishing in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) and of the European College of
Zoological Medicine (ECZM) in herpetological medicine. Consultant at Laboklin in Bad Kissingen,
Germany. Adjunct professor at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart. Editor-in-chief of the
Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.
Veterinarian
Laboklin GmbH & Co. KG
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Publishing in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) and of the European College of
Zoological Medicine (ECZM) in herpetological medicine. Consultant at Laboklin in Bad Kissingen,
Germany. Adjunct professor at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart. Editor-in-chief of the
Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.
Robert Martinez
Owner/Chief Veterinarian
Aquatic Veterinary Consulting and Services, PLLC
Gill to Tail: The Complete Fish Physical Exam
Beyond the Scales: Practical Fish Necropsy for the Exotic Clinician
Betta Believe It: Practical Medicine for the World’s Most Popular Pet Fish
Dr. Robert Martinez is the owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Consulting & Service, PLLC, a mobile aquatic veterinary practice serving the greater Salt Lake City area. A Certified Aquatic Veterinarian and graduate of Kansas State University, he has over a decade of experience working with ornamental fish, aquaculture species, and aquatic wildlife in private aquaria, public institutions, and zoo settings. Dr. Martinez completed AQUAVET I & III training and previously served as an associate veterinarian at Blank Park Zoo and Aquatic Health Advisor for Central Campus Aquarium Science & Marine Bio. He is a past President (2025) of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians and serves on Utah’s Fish Health Policy Board. Dr. Martinez is passionate about advancing aquatic animal medicine and elevating fish care to the standards seen in companion animal practice.
Owner/Chief Veterinarian
Aquatic Veterinary Consulting and Services, PLLC
Gill to Tail: The Complete Fish Physical Exam
Beyond the Scales: Practical Fish Necropsy for the Exotic Clinician
Betta Believe It: Practical Medicine for the World’s Most Popular Pet Fish
Dr. Robert Martinez is the owner and chief veterinarian of Aquatic Veterinary Consulting & Service, PLLC, a mobile aquatic veterinary practice serving the greater Salt Lake City area. A Certified Aquatic Veterinarian and graduate of Kansas State University, he has over a decade of experience working with ornamental fish, aquaculture species, and aquatic wildlife in private aquaria, public institutions, and zoo settings. Dr. Martinez completed AQUAVET I & III training and previously served as an associate veterinarian at Blank Park Zoo and Aquatic Health Advisor for Central Campus Aquarium Science & Marine Bio. He is a past President (2025) of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians and serves on Utah’s Fish Health Policy Board. Dr. Martinez is passionate about advancing aquatic animal medicine and elevating fish care to the standards seen in companion animal practice.
Julianne McCready
Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine
Oklahoma State University
Marsupial Medicine: Mammals… with Pockets!
Comparison of a point-of-care cholesterol/triglyceride meter with reference laboratory in rabbits
Anticholinergic effects on conscious and sedated Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius) heart rates
Dr. Julianne McCready received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Tufts
University. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New
Jersey, followed by an avian and exotics specialty internship. She completed an American College of
Zoological Medicine (ACZM) at Ontario Veterinary College in Ontario, Canada. She also completed a
concurrent Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) degree, with her research related to anesthesia and
minimally invasive techniques in guinea pigs. She became an ACZM diplomate in 2023. She is
currently Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine at Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine
Oklahoma State University
Marsupial Medicine: Mammals… with Pockets!
Comparison of a point-of-care cholesterol/triglyceride meter with reference laboratory in rabbits
Anticholinergic effects on conscious and sedated Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius) heart rates
Dr. Julianne McCready received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Tufts
University. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New
Jersey, followed by an avian and exotics specialty internship. She completed an American College of
Zoological Medicine (ACZM) at Ontario Veterinary College in Ontario, Canada. She also completed a
concurrent Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) degree, with her research related to anesthesia and
minimally invasive techniques in guinea pigs. She became an ACZM diplomate in 2023. She is
currently Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine at Oklahoma State University.