Fred Torpy
Evidence-Based Medicine For New Grads: Resources For New Exotic Animal Vets
Pharmacokinetic and safety evaluation of subcutaneous robenacoxib in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)
Fred Torpy is currently a zoological companion animal resident at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison. He completed veterinary school at the University of Georgia and a small animal rotating
internship at Colorado State University. Before starting residency, he spent time out in private
practice working in emergency medicine, general practice, and doing volunteer work abroad.
Evidence-Based Medicine For New Grads: Resources For New Exotic Animal Vets
Pharmacokinetic and safety evaluation of subcutaneous robenacoxib in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)
Fred Torpy is currently a zoological companion animal resident at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison. He completed veterinary school at the University of Georgia and a small animal rotating
internship at Colorado State University. Before starting residency, he spent time out in private
practice working in emergency medicine, general practice, and doing volunteer work abroad.
Kristen Turner
Veterinarian/Owner
The Exotic Vet Consultant
Cytology, Sample Collection, Clinical Pathology of Reptiles and Exotic Companion Mammals
Anatomy and Physiology Quirks You Need to Know to Treat Reptiles
Hormones Gone Wild: When Ferret Adrenals Misbehave
Name that Zoonosis
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.
Veterinarian/Owner
The Exotic Vet Consultant
Cytology, Sample Collection, Clinical Pathology of Reptiles and Exotic Companion Mammals
Anatomy and Physiology Quirks You Need to Know to Treat Reptiles
Hormones Gone Wild: When Ferret Adrenals Misbehave
Name that Zoonosis
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.
Liz Vetrano
No Bunny Panic: Rabbit Anesthesia and Analgesia
No hissy fits: Reptile anesthesia and analgesia
Liz graduated with her bachelor’s degree in biology from Towson University in 2009. During that time, she took an internship with the Philadelphia Zoo and was able to land a job out of graduation as a Children’s Zoo keeper and bird show trainer. She continues her bird training with Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections today outside of veterinary medicine. The following years, she worked for an ABVP avian boarded veterinarian as a technician and received her CVT in 2015. She then migrated to Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, a large privately-owned referral hospital in South Jersey, to help establish their exotic animal department. During that time, she achieved her VTS in exotic companion animals and became a nursing supervisor for 8 years. Now she is per diem and dedicates her extra time to continuing to educate the veterinary community about exotic animal care.
No Bunny Panic: Rabbit Anesthesia and Analgesia
No hissy fits: Reptile anesthesia and analgesia
Liz graduated with her bachelor’s degree in biology from Towson University in 2009. During that time, she took an internship with the Philadelphia Zoo and was able to land a job out of graduation as a Children’s Zoo keeper and bird show trainer. She continues her bird training with Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections today outside of veterinary medicine. The following years, she worked for an ABVP avian boarded veterinarian as a technician and received her CVT in 2015. She then migrated to Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, a large privately-owned referral hospital in South Jersey, to help establish their exotic animal department. During that time, she achieved her VTS in exotic companion animals and became a nursing supervisor for 8 years. Now she is per diem and dedicates her extra time to continuing to educate the veterinary community about exotic animal care.
Philipp Wagner
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Curator for species protection and research, Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Curator for species protection and research, Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Shi-Yi Wang
Veterinary radiologist
National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
Veterinarian
Veterinary radiologist
National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
Veterinarian
Po-Hsiang Wang
Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Classical Complications in a Pet Rabbit
After obtaining my DVM license from National Taiwan University, I pursued a Master’s degree specializing in exotic pets and wildlife. During that time, I conducted research on rabies surveillance, Taiwan salamander conservation, sea turtle medicine, and wild bird rescue. Over the past three years, I have been practicing as an exotic animal veterinarian in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, applying my advanced knowledge to clinical care. My background uniquely bridges the gap between field conservation research and specialized small animal medicine.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Classical Complications in a Pet Rabbit
After obtaining my DVM license from National Taiwan University, I pursued a Master’s degree specializing in exotic pets and wildlife. During that time, I conducted research on rabies surveillance, Taiwan salamander conservation, sea turtle medicine, and wild bird rescue. Over the past three years, I have been practicing as an exotic animal veterinarian in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, applying my advanced knowledge to clinical care. My background uniquely bridges the gap between field conservation research and specialized small animal medicine.
Tatiana Weisbrod
Introduction to Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Medicine
Dr. Weisbrod is a 2014 and 2015 AQUAVET I, II, and III alumnus, obtained her DVM from Cornell in 2017 followed by a rotating internship at VCA West Los Angeles, then a specialty internship in aquatic animal medicine, a masters focused in manatee pathology, and a residency in aquatic and zoological medicine at the University of Florida. She obtained board certification through the ACZM and joined the University
of Florida as a clinical assistant professor and contracted clinician with SeaWorld Orlando in 2023. She is presently a senior veterinarian at Mystic Aquarium where she helps lead clinical care of marine mammals and sea turtles in their animal rescue program.
Introduction to Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Medicine
Dr. Weisbrod is a 2014 and 2015 AQUAVET I, II, and III alumnus, obtained her DVM from Cornell in 2017 followed by a rotating internship at VCA West Los Angeles, then a specialty internship in aquatic animal medicine, a masters focused in manatee pathology, and a residency in aquatic and zoological medicine at the University of Florida. She obtained board certification through the ACZM and joined the University
of Florida as a clinical assistant professor and contracted clinician with SeaWorld Orlando in 2023. She is presently a senior veterinarian at Mystic Aquarium where she helps lead clinical care of marine mammals and sea turtles in their animal rescue program.
Imke Wiemann
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian at Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Detection of Emycomyces testavorans in endangered turtles in Germany
Zoo Veterinarian at Westfälischer Zoologischer Garten Münster GmbH, Münster, Germany
Frank Willig
Management of Chronic Hair Impaction in an Egyptian False Water Cobra (Malpolon moilensis)
Treatment of Gular Neoplasia in an Inland Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Originally from southeast Pennsylvania, Dr. Willig obtained his Bachelor's degree from Arcadia
University outside of Philadelphia. He then attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary
Medicine before completing a rotating internship at BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Carolina,
followed by a specialty internship in exotic animal medicine at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New
Jersey. He has since completed an ABVP residency in reptile and amphibian medicine at Arizona
Exotic Animal Hospital.
Management of Chronic Hair Impaction in an Egyptian False Water Cobra (Malpolon moilensis)
Treatment of Gular Neoplasia in an Inland Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Originally from southeast Pennsylvania, Dr. Willig obtained his Bachelor's degree from Arcadia
University outside of Philadelphia. He then attended Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary
Medicine before completing a rotating internship at BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Carolina,
followed by a specialty internship in exotic animal medicine at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New
Jersey. He has since completed an ABVP residency in reptile and amphibian medicine at Arizona
Exotic Animal Hospital.