Andrea Sanchez
Ontario Veterinary College
Anticholinergic effects on conscious and sedated Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius) heart rates

Anesthesiologist at Ontario Veterinary College
Jessie Sanders
Owner/Chief Veterinarian
Aquatic Veterinary Services
Whale of a Koi: Moby & Her Neoplasms
Clinical Pearls in Koi Health: Lessons Not Yet in Print
Ornamental Fish Neoplasia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes
Go With the Flow--or Change It: Pivoting Your Veterinary Career
The Untapped Market: Promoting the Value of Exotic & Aquatic Veterinary Practice

Dr. Jessie Sanders is the founder and owner of Aquatic Veterinary Services, where she provides
specialized mobile veterinary care for ornamental fish and aquatic inhabitants. As one of the few
board-certified fish practitioners in the country, she has pioneered comprehensive medical and
surgical treatments for pet fish, ranging from advanced diagnostics to complex life-saving
procedures. Dr. Sanders is a prolific educator and author, known for her dedication to improving
the standard of aquatic animal welfare through both professional mentorship and public outreach.
Her expertise and passion have made her a leading voice in the international aquatic veterinary
community, ensuring that even the smallest patients receive world-class care.
Alison Savo
Parathyroid Hormone, Ionized Calcium, and Total Calcium Concentrations in the Domestic Rabbit

(Alison) Paige Savo graduated from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She
worked in small animal medicine for a few years in Colorado before moving to New Jersey and
starting her career at Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Savo has been an
associate veterinarian at Nautilus for 5 years. She acts as the internship director in addition to
managing primary and referral cases for over 200 species of avian, small mammals, reptiles,
invertebrates, and fish. Dr. Savo plans to sit for ACZM boards in 2027.
Alison Savo
Associate Veterinarian
Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists
RABBIT AND RODENT DENTISTRY LAB
Successful Medical Management of Liver Lobe Torsion in Domestic Rabbits: A Case Series

(Alison) Paige Savo graduated from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She
worked in small animal medicine for a few years in Colorado before moving to New Jersey and
starting her career at Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Savo has been an
associate veterinarian at Nautilus for 5 years. She acts as the internship director in addition to
managing primary and referral cases for over 200 species of avian, small mammals, reptiles,
invertebrates, and fish. Dr. Savo plans to sit for ACZM boards in 2027.
Meryl Schimek
Associate Veterinarian
Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
Characterization of oral bacterial isolates in chinchillas with and without periodontal disease

Dr. Schimek graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and
worked in private practice until completing a residency at Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital in the
Dallas area. She achieved board certification in exotic companion mammal medicine and surgery from
ABVP in 2025. Her interests lie in small mammal dentistry and soft tissue surgery.
Justin Scott
Comparison of two methods for analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in turtle plasma

Justin is the Laboratory Director & Principal Ecotoxicologist at Cove Environmental LLC.
Seung Hyeok Seok
Professor, DVM, PhD, DKCLAM
Rebecca Smedley
Michigan State University
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS

Education
DVM, Michigan State University
MS, Michigan State University
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Diagnostic/Research Interests
Bone pathology
Neoplasia
Hepatic pathology (especially copper-associated hepatitis in dogs)
Zoo animal pathology