Shannon Scott
Comparison of two methods for analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in turtle plasma
Shannon is President and CEO of Cove Environmental LLC.
Comparison of two methods for analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in turtle plasma
Shannon is President and CEO of Cove Environmental LLC.
Seung Hyeok Seok
Unsupervised mapping of peripheral immune cells in sharks at single-cell resolution
Professor, DVM, PhD, DKCLAM
Unsupervised mapping of peripheral immune cells in sharks at single-cell resolution
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
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
Sara Sokolik
Associate Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
Cardiac troponin I is associated with mortality in client-owned rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Doctor Sara Sokolik received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 2014 and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2018. During her studies, she devoted her clinical time to zoo animal medicine and management and participated in research on various wild animal species, ranging from frogs to raptors to moose. After graduating from vet school, Dr. Sokolik completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery before completing a second internship at Cornell University, specializing in exotic, zoo, and wild animal species. She became an associate veterinarian at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh in 2020. In 2021, Dr. Sokolik completed her Master of Public Health degree.
Associate Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
Cardiac troponin I is associated with mortality in client-owned rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Doctor Sara Sokolik received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 2014 and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2018. During her studies, she devoted her clinical time to zoo animal medicine and management and participated in research on various wild animal species, ranging from frogs to raptors to moose. After graduating from vet school, Dr. Sokolik completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery before completing a second internship at Cornell University, specializing in exotic, zoo, and wild animal species. She became an associate veterinarian at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh in 2020. In 2021, Dr. Sokolik completed her Master of Public Health degree.
Vicente Soler
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
veterinarian
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
veterinarian
Warinda Somrith
A Clinical Structure for Rehabilitation of Vestibular Disorders in Rabbits
When Aging Becomes a Clinical Problem: Rethinking Care in Geriatric Rabbits
Dr Warinda Somrith is an exotic pet veterinarian and veterinary acupuncturist based in Thailand.
She is the Chief Operating Officer and Veterinary Acupuncturist at Animal Space Rabbit and Exotic
Pet Hospital. She is recognised as a pioneer in the application of acupuncture and integrative
medicine for exotic pets and wildlife in Thailand. She has collaborated with national wildlife and
marine authorities to provide acupuncture treatment and training programs for veterinarians. Her
work focuses on advancing integrative and rehabilitation medicine in exotic animal practice.
A Clinical Structure for Rehabilitation of Vestibular Disorders in Rabbits
When Aging Becomes a Clinical Problem: Rethinking Care in Geriatric Rabbits
Dr Warinda Somrith is an exotic pet veterinarian and veterinary acupuncturist based in Thailand.
She is the Chief Operating Officer and Veterinary Acupuncturist at Animal Space Rabbit and Exotic
Pet Hospital. She is recognised as a pioneer in the application of acupuncture and integrative
medicine for exotic pets and wildlife in Thailand. She has collaborated with national wildlife and
marine authorities to provide acupuncture treatment and training programs for veterinarians. Her
work focuses on advancing integrative and rehabilitation medicine in exotic animal practice.
Brian Stacy
NOAA Fisheries
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Stacy is a Veterinary Medical Officer for the National Sea Turtle Program within the Office of Protected Resources where he works on a variety of issues related to sea turtle welfare, health, disease, and causes of stranding. His areas of interest include anatomic and forensic pathology, effects of human activities on wildlife, and diseases of aquatic animals.
NOAA Fisheries
Development of an in situ hybridization assay for Testudine Intranuclear Coccidiosis (TINC)
Dr. Stacy is a Veterinary Medical Officer for the National Sea Turtle Program within the Office of Protected Resources where he works on a variety of issues related to sea turtle welfare, health, disease, and causes of stranding. His areas of interest include anatomic and forensic pathology, effects of human activities on wildlife, and diseases of aquatic animals.
Scott Stahl
Director
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Dr Stahl earned his DVM from the Virginia-Maryland CVM. He is ABVP avian board certified and been practicing exclusively avian/exotic animal medicine for 30+ years.
In 2003 he opened Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) in Virginia. SEAVS has grown to a nine-doctor practice.
He has written over 150 scientific papers and is Co-Editor of the recent edition of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery.
He resides in Virginia, enjoys cycling, breeding reptiles, and ukulele.
Director
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Treatment for Recurrent Cloacal Prolapse in Snakes by means of Cloacopexy or Colonopexy
Dr Stahl earned his DVM from the Virginia-Maryland CVM. He is ABVP avian board certified and been practicing exclusively avian/exotic animal medicine for 30+ years.
In 2003 he opened Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) in Virginia. SEAVS has grown to a nine-doctor practice.
He has written over 150 scientific papers and is Co-Editor of the recent edition of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery.
He resides in Virginia, enjoys cycling, breeding reptiles, and ukulele.
Lauren Staiger
Comparative Physiology of Light Interaction in Coleoid Cephalopods
Lauren graduated from PennVet this past May and is currently a rotating intern at Oradell Animal
Hospital. She is a member of AAFV and was the 2024 Don Abt Scholar. She completed AQUAVET I in 2024
and is a former employee of the New York Aquarium and Bronx Zoo. Outside of work, she loves to
travel, scuba dive, and spend time with her gigantic pitbull, Garbanzo.
Comparative Physiology of Light Interaction in Coleoid Cephalopods
Lauren graduated from PennVet this past May and is currently a rotating intern at Oradell Animal
Hospital. She is a member of AAFV and was the 2024 Don Abt Scholar. She completed AQUAVET I in 2024
and is a former employee of the New York Aquarium and Bronx Zoo. Outside of work, she loves to
travel, scuba dive, and spend time with her gigantic pitbull, Garbanzo.
Amanda Steinagel
Urogenital Diseases of Rabbits: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Management, and Recommendations
Amanda Steinagel, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) is an exotics specialty veterinarian and
ABVP residency coordinator and mentor at NorthStar VETS, as well as, a clinical assistant professor
at Kansas State University in the Exotics, Zoological Medicine, and Wildlife Department. She is a
published author on a variety of exotic and zoological medicine topics, as well as, a didactic
lecturer and clinical educator for students, interns, residents, and colleagues.
Urogenital Diseases of Rabbits: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Management, and Recommendations
Amanda Steinagel, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) is an exotics specialty veterinarian and
ABVP residency coordinator and mentor at NorthStar VETS, as well as, a clinical assistant professor
at Kansas State University in the Exotics, Zoological Medicine, and Wildlife Department. She is a
published author on a variety of exotic and zoological medicine topics, as well as, a didactic
lecturer and clinical educator for students, interns, residents, and colleagues.