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
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.
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.
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
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.
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