Colin Clarke
Creation and Validation of a visual grading scale for beak overgrowth in Testudo spp. tortoises.
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London (RVC) in 2019. I started out in private
practice with a mix of companion animal, exotic and zoological caseload, undertaking additional
certification in exotic animal medicine, before moving into exotic-only work in 2023 when
undertaking an exotic specialty internship. As of July 2024 I started a 3-year ECZM residency in
Herpetology at the RVC. My main clinical interests cover exotic companion animal medicine with a
particular focus on herptile dermatology, oncology and evidence-based medicine.
Creation and Validation of a visual grading scale for beak overgrowth in Testudo spp. tortoises.
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London (RVC) in 2019. I started out in private
practice with a mix of companion animal, exotic and zoological caseload, undertaking additional
certification in exotic animal medicine, before moving into exotic-only work in 2023 when
undertaking an exotic specialty internship. As of July 2024 I started a 3-year ECZM residency in
Herpetology at the RVC. My main clinical interests cover exotic companion animal medicine with a
particular focus on herptile dermatology, oncology and evidence-based medicine.
Eli Cohen
Owner of Dragonfly Imaging, PLLC
Successful Medical Management of Liver Lobe Torsion in Domestic Rabbits: A Case Series
Owner of Dragonfly Imaging, PLLC
Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Owner of Dragonfly Imaging, PLLC
Successful Medical Management of Liver Lobe Torsion in Domestic Rabbits: A Case Series
Owner of Dragonfly Imaging, PLLC
Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Rachel Corin
Future intern at Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Obstruction Secondary to Pancreatic Tumors in a Bearded Dragon
Rachel Corin recently graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2025 and matched with a
specialty internship in exotic and small animal medicine at the Pet Hospital of Penasquitos in San Diego, California. She has since been hired as an associate there and plans to become board-
certified in reptile and amphibian medicine in the future.
Future intern at Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Obstruction Secondary to Pancreatic Tumors in a Bearded Dragon
Rachel Corin recently graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2025 and matched with a
specialty internship in exotic and small animal medicine at the Pet Hospital of Penasquitos in San Diego, California. She has since been hired as an associate there and plans to become board-
certified in reptile and amphibian medicine in the future.
Carolyn Cray
Professor of Comparative Pathology, Director of Avian & Wildlife Laboratory
University of Miami
Biomarker Testing in Non-Traditional Species - From Basics to New Developments
Dr. Carolyn Cray is a Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of
Miami and serves as the Chief of the Division of Comparative Pathology which hosts the
international recognized Avian & Wildlife Laboratory and the Acute Phase Protein Laboratory. She
has authored and co-authored over 220 scientific publications. The study of acute phase proteins
is a key interest. Learn more at www.cpl.med.miami.edu
Professor of Comparative Pathology, Director of Avian & Wildlife Laboratory
University of Miami
Biomarker Testing in Non-Traditional Species - From Basics to New Developments
Dr. Carolyn Cray is a Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of
Miami and serves as the Chief of the Division of Comparative Pathology which hosts the
international recognized Avian & Wildlife Laboratory and the Acute Phase Protein Laboratory. She
has authored and co-authored over 220 scientific publications. The study of acute phase proteins
is a key interest. Learn more at www.cpl.med.miami.edu
Dr. Carolyn Cray
Laboratory Director
UMiami Avian & Wildlife Laboratory
Plasma Protein Electrophoresis in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) During Rehab
Dr. Carolyn Cray is a Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of
Miami and serves as the Chief of the Division of Comparative Pathology which hosts the
international recognized Avian & Wildlife Laboratory and the Acute Phase Protein Laboratory. She
has authored and co-authored over 220 scientific publications. The study of acute phase proteins
is a key interest. Learn more at www.cpl.med.miami.edu
Laboratory Director
UMiami Avian & Wildlife Laboratory
Plasma Protein Electrophoresis in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) During Rehab
Dr. Carolyn Cray is a Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of
Miami and serves as the Chief of the Division of Comparative Pathology which hosts the
international recognized Avian & Wildlife Laboratory and the Acute Phase Protein Laboratory. She
has authored and co-authored over 220 scientific publications. The study of acute phase proteins
is a key interest. Learn more at www.cpl.med.miami.edu
Kallesh Danappa Jayappa
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Toxicology
Rowan University Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Assistant Professor, Toxicology
Dr. Jayappa is an assistant professor of toxicology. Most recently, he served as an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His research focuses on both human and animal cancer biology and he has made significant contributions to the field.
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Toxicology
Rowan University Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Assistant Professor, Toxicology
Dr. Jayappa is an assistant professor of toxicology. Most recently, he served as an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His research focuses on both human and animal cancer biology and he has made significant contributions to the field.
Elisa Davis
RVT
Oklahoma State University Medical Teaching Hospital
Reptile Husbandry
Elisa is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from the TCC program in 2019 while
working in emergency medicine. She moved into general practice while waiting for an opportunity to
work with exotics. In 2021 she joined the Oklahoma State University zoo department where she is
able to pursue her passions every day. She is hoping to go through the application process to
become a Veterinary Technician Specialist for exotic companion animals. In her spare time she
enjoys hiking, travel, and photography.
RVT
Oklahoma State University Medical Teaching Hospital
Reptile Husbandry
Elisa is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from the TCC program in 2019 while
working in emergency medicine. She moved into general practice while waiting for an opportunity to
work with exotics. In 2021 she joined the Oklahoma State University zoo department where she is
able to pursue her passions every day. She is hoping to go through the application process to
become a Veterinary Technician Specialist for exotic companion animals. In her spare time she
enjoys hiking, travel, and photography.
Shannon De Leon
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphoma in the Sacculus Rotundus via Surgical Resection in a Rabbit
Two Worlds Turn Upside-Down: Swim Bladder Infection and Treatment in Two Ornamental Freshwater Carp
Shannon De Leon, DVM, is a veterinarian who completed a specialty internship in the Avian & Exotics
department at MedVet Hilliard. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio
State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025 and began her internship immediately
following graduation. Dr. De Leon has a strong interest in the care of a diverse range of species
and is passionate about advancing her career in exotic animal specialty medicine. She is dedicated
to providing high-quality, compassionate care to both patients and their owners.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphoma in the Sacculus Rotundus via Surgical Resection in a Rabbit
Two Worlds Turn Upside-Down: Swim Bladder Infection and Treatment in Two Ornamental Freshwater Carp
Shannon De Leon, DVM, is a veterinarian who completed a specialty internship in the Avian & Exotics
department at MedVet Hilliard. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio
State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025 and began her internship immediately
following graduation. Dr. De Leon has a strong interest in the care of a diverse range of species
and is passionate about advancing her career in exotic animal specialty medicine. She is dedicated
to providing high-quality, compassionate care to both patients and their owners.