Rae Porter-Blackwell
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
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.
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
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.
Jordan Powell
Vet tech
2nd street animal hospital
Getting to the point: GV20 sedation in small mammals
Vet tech
2nd street animal hospital
Getting to the point: GV20 sedation in small mammals
Eva Quijano Carde
Injectable Sedation of a Giant Grouper and Diagnosis of Severe Cardiac Fibrocartilaginous Metaplasia
Dr. Eva Marie Quijano Cardé is an associate veterinarian at the Georgia Aquarium. She loves all
aquatic animals, but has a soft spot for teleosts. Her academic passion lies in viral disease and
understanding the impacts of viruses on the host. On her free time, she teaches and performs in a
rueda de casino dance team with her beloved husband Juan.
Injectable Sedation of a Giant Grouper and Diagnosis of Severe Cardiac Fibrocartilaginous Metaplasia
Dr. Eva Marie Quijano Cardé is an associate veterinarian at the Georgia Aquarium. She loves all
aquatic animals, but has a soft spot for teleosts. Her academic passion lies in viral disease and
understanding the impacts of viruses on the host. On her free time, she teaches and performs in a
rueda de casino dance team with her beloved husband Juan.
Johanna Reuken
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian, Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian, Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Marlis Rezende
Professor - Anesthesia and Pain Management
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Marlis is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at Colorado State University.
Professor - Anesthesia and Pain Management
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Marlis is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at Colorado State University.
Gary Riggs
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
A Newly Emergent Emydomyces Species Associated with Shell Lesions in Freshwater Turtles
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
A Newly Emergent Emydomyces Species Associated with Shell Lesions in Freshwater Turtles
Lucy Robson
Veterinary Surgeon
Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Medical management of tracheal stenosis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Sydney Pokard is the founder of Fauna Veterinary Collective, a modern veterinary practice dedicated to exotic companion animals. She is passionate about advancing high-quality care for exotics while building a brand that makes specialized veterinary medicine more accessible and engaging for today’s pet owners. Through thoughtful practice design, social media, and client education, Dr. Pokard has created a recognizable voice for exotic animal medicine in a space that is often underrepresented. Her work focuses on blending clinical excellence with innovative branding to help veterinarians connect with the growing community of exotic pet owners.
Veterinary Surgeon
Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Medical management of tracheal stenosis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Sydney Pokard is the founder of Fauna Veterinary Collective, a modern veterinary practice dedicated to exotic companion animals. She is passionate about advancing high-quality care for exotics while building a brand that makes specialized veterinary medicine more accessible and engaging for today’s pet owners. Through thoughtful practice design, social media, and client education, Dr. Pokard has created a recognizable voice for exotic animal medicine in a space that is often underrepresented. Her work focuses on blending clinical excellence with innovative branding to help veterinarians connect with the growing community of exotic pet owners.
Colleen Roman
Owner/DVM
AnimALL Mobile Veterinary Service
Small Bodies Big Skills: Technician Clinical Foundations for Exotic Mammal Care
Dr. Colleen Roman, DVM, RVT, is the founder and owner of AnimALL Mobile Veterinary Service, a
concierge in-home practice serving dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals throughout North Metro
Atlanta. She also serves as Vice President of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
(AEMV), where she is dedicated to advancing education, mentorship, and leadership in exotic animal
medicine. With a background as both a registered veterinary technician and veterinarian, Dr. Roman
is passionate about client education, species-specific care, and creating a more personalized,
relationship-centered veterinary experience. Her professional interests include exotic animal
medicine, mobile practice innovation, and strengthening the human-animal bond through compassionate
care delivered in the home.
Owner/DVM
AnimALL Mobile Veterinary Service
Small Bodies Big Skills: Technician Clinical Foundations for Exotic Mammal Care
Dr. Colleen Roman, DVM, RVT, is the founder and owner of AnimALL Mobile Veterinary Service, a
concierge in-home practice serving dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals throughout North Metro
Atlanta. She also serves as Vice President of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
(AEMV), where she is dedicated to advancing education, mentorship, and leadership in exotic animal
medicine. With a background as both a registered veterinary technician and veterinarian, Dr. Roman
is passionate about client education, species-specific care, and creating a more personalized,
relationship-centered veterinary experience. Her professional interests include exotic animal
medicine, mobile practice innovation, and strengthening the human-animal bond through compassionate
care delivered in the home.
Alexandra Sack
Veterinarian Epidemiologist
The Carter Center
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Alexandra (Lexi) Sack helps support research partners and national Guinea Worm Eradication Programs to apply One Health practices during day-to-day operations and in research with both domestic and wild animals. She also works with national programs to collect and analyze data with the goal of accelerating Guinea worm eradication. Dr. Sack received her PhD in Clinical and Translational Science from Tufts University, a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Harvard Chan School of Public Health, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College. She received further postdoctoral training at Duke University and at Notre Dame University.
Veterinarian Epidemiologist
The Carter Center
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Alexandra (Lexi) Sack helps support research partners and national Guinea Worm Eradication Programs to apply One Health practices during day-to-day operations and in research with both domestic and wild animals. She also works with national programs to collect and analyze data with the goal of accelerating Guinea worm eradication. Dr. Sack received her PhD in Clinical and Translational Science from Tufts University, a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Harvard Chan School of Public Health, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College. She received further postdoctoral training at Duke University and at Notre Dame University.
Miranda Sadar
Associate Professor
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Dr. Miranda Sadar is a graduate of Colorado State University. She completed a one-year specialty internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After finishing a two-year fellowship at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, she completed a zoological residency at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Sadar worked at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for two years prior to moving back to Colorado State University, where she is an Associate Professor.
Associate Professor
Colorado State University
Plasma levels and pharmacodynamics of IV and OTM methadone in rabbits
Dr. Miranda Sadar is a graduate of Colorado State University. She completed a one-year specialty internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After finishing a two-year fellowship at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, she completed a zoological residency at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Sadar worked at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for two years prior to moving back to Colorado State University, where she is an Associate Professor.