Kathryn Cannon
Wildlife Biologist
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Uncovering Health Threats and Conservation Needs for Louisiana’s Critically Gopher Tortoise
Wildlife Biologist, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Baton Rouge, LA
Wildlife Biologist
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Uncovering Health Threats and Conservation Needs for Louisiana’s Critically Gopher Tortoise
Wildlife Biologist, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Baton Rouge, LA
Marianne Caron
Avian, Exotic & Zoological Medicine Veterinarian
Oradell Animal Hospital
Incidence of complication following venipuncture in lizards
Novel Use of Somatostatin Analogues for Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors in Bearded Dragons
The art and science of delegation in exotic pet medicine
Dr. Marianne Caron is a Diplomate of ABVP in Reptile & Amphibian practice. After obtaining her BS
and DVM from Oklahoma State University, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Angell
West in Massachusetts, and followed with a reptile and amphibian residency in San Diego, CA. Dr.
Caron is currently an exotics-only veterinarian at a large specialty hospital in northern NJ.
Avian, Exotic & Zoological Medicine Veterinarian
Oradell Animal Hospital
Incidence of complication following venipuncture in lizards
Novel Use of Somatostatin Analogues for Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors in Bearded Dragons
The art and science of delegation in exotic pet medicine
Dr. Marianne Caron is a Diplomate of ABVP in Reptile & Amphibian practice. After obtaining her BS
and DVM from Oklahoma State University, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Angell
West in Massachusetts, and followed with a reptile and amphibian residency in San Diego, CA. Dr.
Caron is currently an exotics-only veterinarian at a large specialty hospital in northern NJ.
Holly Carter
Lead Veterinarian and Co-Owner
Evergreen Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in the Modern Exotics Practice - More than Just Prednisolone
Diarrhea in Ferrets – More Than Just Helicobacter or IBD
Holly Carter is a veterinarian and practice owner specializing in exotic and companion animal
medicine, with over two decades of clinical and leadership experience in both the United Kingdom
and the United States. She is the founder and lead veterinarian of Evergreen Avian and Exotic
Animal Services, a premier primary care center and referral hospital for exotic animals in the
Puget Sound region. She has served as Medical Director and Board Member for the Washington Ferret
Rescue and Shelter for more than 10 years. Mostly due to her work with the ferrets, she has
developed a special interest in cancer diagnosis and treatment in exotic pets. She graduated from
the Royal Veterinary College in London, England in the year 2000. Outside of her clinical and
leadership roles, she enjoys gardening, cultural events, and travel with her family.
Lead Veterinarian and Co-Owner
Evergreen Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in the Modern Exotics Practice - More than Just Prednisolone
Diarrhea in Ferrets – More Than Just Helicobacter or IBD
Holly Carter is a veterinarian and practice owner specializing in exotic and companion animal
medicine, with over two decades of clinical and leadership experience in both the United Kingdom
and the United States. She is the founder and lead veterinarian of Evergreen Avian and Exotic
Animal Services, a premier primary care center and referral hospital for exotic animals in the
Puget Sound region. She has served as Medical Director and Board Member for the Washington Ferret
Rescue and Shelter for more than 10 years. Mostly due to her work with the ferrets, she has
developed a special interest in cancer diagnosis and treatment in exotic pets. She graduated from
the Royal Veterinary College in London, England in the year 2000. Outside of her clinical and
leadership roles, she enjoys gardening, cultural events, and travel with her family.
shih chieh (Stephen) chan
Hospital director
Clear island exotic speciality hospital
percutaneous endoscopic cystolithotomy in 4 male guinea pigs
Chan Shih Chieh (Stephen) is a Hong Kong veterinarian focusing on exotic companion mammal surgery and dentistry. He published an article titled Chemotherapy in epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma in golden hamsters and is working toward becoming an ABVP-boarded ECM specialist.
Hospital director
Clear island exotic speciality hospital
percutaneous endoscopic cystolithotomy in 4 male guinea pigs
Chan Shih Chieh (Stephen) is a Hong Kong veterinarian focusing on exotic companion mammal surgery and dentistry. He published an article titled Chemotherapy in epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma in golden hamsters and is working toward becoming an ABVP-boarded ECM specialist.
Shih Chieh Chan
Zodiac Pet and Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
Dr. Chan Shih Chieh (Stephen) is a DVM and ABVP-boarded specialist in Exotic Companion Mammals,
currently serving as the Founder and Hospital Director of Clear Island Exotic Specialty Hospital in
Hong Kong. With extensive clinical experience in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, he specializes in
advanced exotic pet medicine, including complex endoscopic, orofacial and orthopedic surgeries. An
accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Chan frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and
leads international masterclasses on rabbit and rodent surgical techniques. His career is defined
by leadership roles, having previously served as the Medical Director for Zodiac Pet and Exotic
Hospital before establishing his own specialty practice.
Zodiac Pet and Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
Dr. Chan Shih Chieh (Stephen) is a DVM and ABVP-boarded specialist in Exotic Companion Mammals,
currently serving as the Founder and Hospital Director of Clear Island Exotic Specialty Hospital in
Hong Kong. With extensive clinical experience in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, he specializes in
advanced exotic pet medicine, including complex endoscopic, orofacial and orthopedic surgeries. An
accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Chan frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and
leads international masterclasses on rabbit and rodent surgical techniques. His career is defined
by leadership roles, having previously served as the Medical Director for Zodiac Pet and Exotic
Hospital before establishing his own specialty practice.
Ashley Chang
Plasma Protein Electrophoresis in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) During Rehab
4th year Veterinary Student
Plasma Protein Electrophoresis in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) During Rehab
4th year Veterinary Student
Nia Chau
Licensed veterinary technician
University of Georgia
Small Bodies Big Skills: Technician Clinical Foundations for Exotic Mammal Care
Nia Chau is a licensed veterinary technician (LVT, VTS - Exotic Companion Animal) in the zoological medicine service at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Licensed veterinary technician
University of Georgia
Small Bodies Big Skills: Technician Clinical Foundations for Exotic Mammal Care
Nia Chau is a licensed veterinary technician (LVT, VTS - Exotic Companion Animal) in the zoological medicine service at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Chiao Wen Chen
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
Dr. Chiao-Wen Chen is an exotic animal veterinarian with a strong passion for advancing medical care of non-traditional pets and contributing to wildlife conservation. She is currently an Associate Veterinarian at Lumos Exotic Animal Clinic and completed residency training at the National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Veterinary Science from National Taiwan University, with research focused on Onygenalean dermatomycoses in reptiles. Integrating research with clinical practice, she is committed to improving the health and welfare of exotic pets and wildlife.
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
Dr. Chiao-Wen Chen is an exotic animal veterinarian with a strong passion for advancing medical care of non-traditional pets and contributing to wildlife conservation. She is currently an Associate Veterinarian at Lumos Exotic Animal Clinic and completed residency training at the National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Veterinary Science from National Taiwan University, with research focused on Onygenalean dermatomycoses in reptiles. Integrating research with clinical practice, she is committed to improving the health and welfare of exotic pets and wildlife.
Chi-Ru Chen
Small Animal Cardiorespiratory Resident
National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
PGY3 Resident, 3-year Post-Graduate Training Program of a combined training on both clinical specialty and research of small animal respiratory medicine & integrated cardiorespiratory care
Small Animal Cardiorespiratory Resident
National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital
Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Insulinoma in a Pet Rabbit
PGY3 Resident, 3-year Post-Graduate Training Program of a combined training on both clinical specialty and research of small animal respiratory medicine & integrated cardiorespiratory care
Marty Chu
Jurassic Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
veterinarian
Jurassic Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
veterinarian