Sabrina Farias
Comparison of two methods for analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in turtle plasma
Sabrina is the Analytical Supervisor at Cove Environmental LLC.
Comparison of two methods for analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in turtle plasma
Sabrina is the Analytical Supervisor at Cove Environmental LLC.
Susan Fielder
Clinical Associate Professor
Oklahoma State University
Exotic Animal Hematology Workshop
Susan Fielder is a Clinical Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine with an interest in Exotic Animal Hematology.
Clinical Associate Professor
Oklahoma State University
Exotic Animal Hematology Workshop
Susan Fielder is a Clinical Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine with an interest in Exotic Animal Hematology.
Eva Figueroa
Registered Veterinary Technician
Remedy Veterinary Specialists
From the Zoo to the ICU - Exotic Pet ICU Care
Scales, Feathers, and Fur - Advanced exotic animal nursing techniques
Eva is an RVT in California with 14 years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine, and
has worked in a variety of hospitals and roles around the country. Her favorite specialties are
exotics, anesthesia, and emergency medicine. She also greatly enjoys mentoring and supporting new
vet techs and assistants, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves and their patients. Eva
is striving to elevate the vet tech field by advocating for high standards of medical care, greater
technician utilization and title protection, and healthy/inclusive/professional workplace cultures.
Outside of her career, Eva enjoys reading, crafting, music, and camping.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Remedy Veterinary Specialists
From the Zoo to the ICU - Exotic Pet ICU Care
Scales, Feathers, and Fur - Advanced exotic animal nursing techniques
Eva is an RVT in California with 14 years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine, and
has worked in a variety of hospitals and roles around the country. Her favorite specialties are
exotics, anesthesia, and emergency medicine. She also greatly enjoys mentoring and supporting new
vet techs and assistants, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves and their patients. Eva
is striving to elevate the vet tech field by advocating for high standards of medical care, greater
technician utilization and title protection, and healthy/inclusive/professional workplace cultures.
Outside of her career, Eva enjoys reading, crafting, music, and camping.
Michael Fitzsimmons
Intern
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Establishing Reference Intervals for Capillary Flow Electrophoresis in Pogona Vitticeps
Biography: Dr. Mike Fitzsimmons graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024
before moving to Phoenix to pursue a companion exotic animal specialty internship. He is the
current first year reptile and amphibian resident at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. He has a
special interest in chelonians and hopes one day to work with sea turtles as part of his practice.
Intern
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Establishing Reference Intervals for Capillary Flow Electrophoresis in Pogona Vitticeps
Biography: Dr. Mike Fitzsimmons graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024
before moving to Phoenix to pursue a companion exotic animal specialty internship. He is the
current first year reptile and amphibian resident at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. He has a
special interest in chelonians and hopes one day to work with sea turtles as part of his practice.
Jessica Fox
FINDING YOUR FINS! TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN AQUATIC ANIMAL MEDICINE
Gut Health and Why it Matters
Nitrites, Nitrates, and Ammonia, Oh My! (Water Quality Essentials)
Shrimp 101
Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox (Dr Fox) is a mixed-animal veterinarian based in southwestern Minnesota
with expertise in aquatic animal medicine, most notably shrimp! She is an associate at Marshall
Animal Clinic and is the founder of Fins, Feathers, Fur & Fetlocks Veterinary Consulting, serving
aquaculture, aquarium, zoo, and backyard poultry clients.
Dr. Fox brings over 20 years of experience in research and development within the human food
industry, livestock feed and aquaculture industries with a focus on gut health and science driven
natural solutions. She is actively involved in organized veterinary medicine through national and
state leadership, including two terms of service on the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee.
Dr. Fox earned her DVM and MPH from the University of Minnesota and has completed extensive
advanced training in aquatic animal health.
FINDING YOUR FINS! TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN AQUATIC ANIMAL MEDICINE
Gut Health and Why it Matters
Nitrites, Nitrates, and Ammonia, Oh My! (Water Quality Essentials)
Shrimp 101
Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox (Dr Fox) is a mixed-animal veterinarian based in southwestern Minnesota
with expertise in aquatic animal medicine, most notably shrimp! She is an associate at Marshall
Animal Clinic and is the founder of Fins, Feathers, Fur & Fetlocks Veterinary Consulting, serving
aquaculture, aquarium, zoo, and backyard poultry clients.
Dr. Fox brings over 20 years of experience in research and development within the human food
industry, livestock feed and aquaculture industries with a focus on gut health and science driven
natural solutions. She is actively involved in organized veterinary medicine through national and
state leadership, including two terms of service on the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee.
Dr. Fox earned her DVM and MPH from the University of Minnesota and has completed extensive
advanced training in aquatic animal health.
Ruth Francis-Floyd
University of Florida
Pathology and genetic diversity of flagellates associated with gastric cryptobiosis in cichlids
Ruth Francis-Floyd is a professor and extension specialist for aquatic medicine within the College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a joint appointment in the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation and is an Affiliate Extension Specialist with Florida Sea Grant. Her area of expertise is production aquaculture and clinical fish medicine, but her extension and out reach efforts also include some marine mammal activities. She served as the Director of the Aquatic Animal Health program from 2004-2013 before returning to her role as an extension specialist. She currently coordinates the Residency Training program in Aquatic Animal Health that is accredited by the American College of Zoological Medicine. She also currently serves as Chairman of the Education Committee of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians.
University of Florida
Pathology and genetic diversity of flagellates associated with gastric cryptobiosis in cichlids
Ruth Francis-Floyd is a professor and extension specialist for aquatic medicine within the College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a joint appointment in the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation and is an Affiliate Extension Specialist with Florida Sea Grant. Her area of expertise is production aquaculture and clinical fish medicine, but her extension and out reach efforts also include some marine mammal activities. She served as the Director of the Aquatic Animal Health program from 2004-2013 before returning to her role as an extension specialist. She currently coordinates the Residency Training program in Aquatic Animal Health that is accredited by the American College of Zoological Medicine. She also currently serves as Chairman of the Education Committee of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians.
Michael Garner
Veterinary Pathologist
Northwest ZooPath
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
A Review Of Common Diseases Seen In Captive Elasmobranchs
A Review of Common Diseases Seen In Captive Syngnathidae
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE AQUATIC ANIMAL CLINICIAN
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE REPTILE CLINICIAN
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE SMALL MAMMAL CLINICIAN
LIPID DEPOSITION DISORDERS IN KINGSNAKES: 14 CASES
Dr. Michael Garner received his DVM from Washington State University in 1987. He practiced in a companion animal/exotic species clinic in Washington State for 4 years before entering a
pathology residency at the University of Florida in 1991. Dr. Garner became board certified in anatomic pathology in 1994, and founded his specialty diagnostic practice, Northwest ZooPath,
that same year. Mike has over 200 scientific publications and book chapters, over 400 professional presentations, and is the co-editor of the new two volume atlas and text, Diseases and
Pathology of Reptiles. He consults for over 100 zoos and approximately 200 private clinics and wildlife facilities. Dr. Garner is also a recipient of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians’
Duane E. Ullrey Achievement Award, the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, and the Davis Thompson
Foundations’ Robert Farrell Award for Excellence in Teaching. When not working, mike enjoys literature, American history, vintage motorcycles, bass fishing and blues guitar.
Veterinary Pathologist
Northwest ZooPath
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
A Review Of Common Diseases Seen In Captive Elasmobranchs
A Review of Common Diseases Seen In Captive Syngnathidae
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE AQUATIC ANIMAL CLINICIAN
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE REPTILE CLINICIAN
GROSS LESION RECOGNITION FOR THE SMALL MAMMAL CLINICIAN
LIPID DEPOSITION DISORDERS IN KINGSNAKES: 14 CASES
Dr. Michael Garner received his DVM from Washington State University in 1987. He practiced in a companion animal/exotic species clinic in Washington State for 4 years before entering a
pathology residency at the University of Florida in 1991. Dr. Garner became board certified in anatomic pathology in 1994, and founded his specialty diagnostic practice, Northwest ZooPath,
that same year. Mike has over 200 scientific publications and book chapters, over 400 professional presentations, and is the co-editor of the new two volume atlas and text, Diseases and
Pathology of Reptiles. He consults for over 100 zoos and approximately 200 private clinics and wildlife facilities. Dr. Garner is also a recipient of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians’
Duane E. Ullrey Achievement Award, the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, and the Davis Thompson
Foundations’ Robert Farrell Award for Excellence in Teaching. When not working, mike enjoys literature, American history, vintage motorcycles, bass fishing and blues guitar.
Sayrah Gilbert
Associate Veterinarian
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Ferret Frenzy: A Practical Approach to Ferrets in the ER
Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome: A Practical Approach for the Emergency Practitioner
Dr. Gilbert is originally from Houston, Texas, and completed veterinary school at St. George
University with her clinical year at the University of Illinois. She completed a small animal
rotating internship at the Angell Animal Medical Center, an avian and exotic specialty internship
at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, and a wildlife specialty internship with the National
Wildlife Centre of Canada. She completed her exotic companion mammal residency at the Avian and
Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis in 2024, and is currently working at the Arizona Exotic Animal
Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
Associate Veterinarian
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Ferret Frenzy: A Practical Approach to Ferrets in the ER
Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome: A Practical Approach for the Emergency Practitioner
Dr. Gilbert is originally from Houston, Texas, and completed veterinary school at St. George
University with her clinical year at the University of Illinois. She completed a small animal
rotating internship at the Angell Animal Medical Center, an avian and exotic specialty internship
at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, and a wildlife specialty internship with the National
Wildlife Centre of Canada. She completed her exotic companion mammal residency at the Avian and
Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis in 2024, and is currently working at the Arizona Exotic Animal
Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
Molly Gleeson
PETS Referral Center
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
Dr. Molly Gleeson is a board-certified specialist in Zoological Companion Animal Medicine. She graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. From there, she completed a small animal rotating internship in Mesa, Arizona, and then an exotics specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas. She completed her Zoological Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery Residency at UC Davis and became board-certified with the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2019. After practicing for the last 4 years in Southern California, she has moved back to the bay to expand the available care for exotic pet patients and collaborate with veterinarians in the area. When not at work, Dr. Gleeson is often at home with her two cats and two guinea pigs.
PETS Referral Center
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
Dr. Molly Gleeson is a board-certified specialist in Zoological Companion Animal Medicine. She graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. From there, she completed a small animal rotating internship in Mesa, Arizona, and then an exotics specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas. She completed her Zoological Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery Residency at UC Davis and became board-certified with the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2019. After practicing for the last 4 years in Southern California, she has moved back to the bay to expand the available care for exotic pet patients and collaborate with veterinarians in the area. When not at work, Dr. Gleeson is often at home with her two cats and two guinea pigs.
Ashleigh Godke
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Measuring the Effect of Ultraviolet B Light on the Skin Microbiome of Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Measuring the Effect of Ultraviolet B Light on the Skin Microbiome of Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
Dayna Goldsmith
Assistant Professor
University of Calgary
Pathology and genetic diversity of flagellates associated with gastric cryptobiosis in cichlids
Graduated from UCVM in 2013 as part of the second graduating class of vet students. Completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California Davis becoming a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2016. Worked as a sessional instructor as part of the department of Ecosystem and Public Health at UCVM for 9 months in 2016-2017. Returned to California to work as a diagnostic pathologist at one of the state labs in the central valley
Assistant Professor
University of Calgary
Pathology and genetic diversity of flagellates associated with gastric cryptobiosis in cichlids
Graduated from UCVM in 2013 as part of the second graduating class of vet students. Completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California Davis becoming a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2016. Worked as a sessional instructor as part of the department of Ecosystem and Public Health at UCVM for 9 months in 2016-2017. Returned to California to work as a diagnostic pathologist at one of the state labs in the central valley
Ana Gonzalez
Management of Septic Arthritis in a Bearded Dragon Using Intra-Articular Antibiotic Therapy
Mesenteric Root Torsion in Four Domestic Rabbits: Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
I was born and raised in "La Isla del Encanto", Puerto Rico. I earned my DVM degree from The Ohio
State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. I am currently completing an Avian and
Exotic Specialty Internship at MedVet in Hilliard, Ohio.
Management of Septic Arthritis in a Bearded Dragon Using Intra-Articular Antibiotic Therapy
Mesenteric Root Torsion in Four Domestic Rabbits: Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
I was born and raised in "La Isla del Encanto", Puerto Rico. I earned my DVM degree from The Ohio
State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. I am currently completing an Avian and
Exotic Specialty Internship at MedVet in Hilliard, Ohio.