Lindsey Elswick
Associate Veterinarian
Wellesley Animal Hospital
Pick Your Poison: Husbandry and Common Diseases of Dart Frogs
Dr. Lindsey Elswick graduated from Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. She moved back to her home state of West Virginia and practiced for 3 years at a GP and 24/7 ER clinic, focusing on providing care to all exotic species. In 2024, she moved to Richmond, Virginia where she currently resides and practices at Wellesley Animal Hospital as an associate exotic veterinarian. Reptiles and amphibians are her favorite patients to see, but she loves all non-traditional species!
Associate Veterinarian
Wellesley Animal Hospital
Pick Your Poison: Husbandry and Common Diseases of Dart Frogs
Dr. Lindsey Elswick graduated from Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. She moved back to her home state of West Virginia and practiced for 3 years at a GP and 24/7 ER clinic, focusing on providing care to all exotic species. In 2024, she moved to Richmond, Virginia where she currently resides and practices at Wellesley Animal Hospital as an associate exotic veterinarian. Reptiles and amphibians are her favorite patients to see, but she loves all non-traditional species!
Ashley Emanuele
Avian/Exotics Veterinarian
Urgent Vets for Pets
Circling the Drain: Neurologic Conditions of Fish
Eels on Wheels: Ambulatory Practice for Fish Medicine
Opening the Fin-Ic: Common Cases as an Aquatics Private Practitioner
Reefer Madness! Marine Ornamental Fish Medicine
The Art and Science of Exotic Animal Euthanasia
Dr. Ashley Emanuele graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University in RI and worked as an aquatics curator at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences before attending NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate.
Since graduation, Ashley has worked in exotics-exclusive private practice and became North Carolina's first Certified Aquatic Veterinarian in 2017. She is a Past President of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, and member of both the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee and the ABVP-Fish Practice Organizing Committee. She is now building the exotics practice for an urgent care facility in Southern Pines, NC. In 2024 she became North Carolina's first boarded fish veterinarian through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, and is one of 16 such veterinarians to hold the distinction currently. She juggles her clinical exotics work, teaching veterinarians and vet students frequently, and life with three young kids. In her spare time, Dr. Emanuele likes baking, hiking, talking to her chickens, gardening, reading with her kids, and sitting by the fire pit with her partner Heather.
Avian/Exotics Veterinarian
Urgent Vets for Pets
Circling the Drain: Neurologic Conditions of Fish
Eels on Wheels: Ambulatory Practice for Fish Medicine
Opening the Fin-Ic: Common Cases as an Aquatics Private Practitioner
Reefer Madness! Marine Ornamental Fish Medicine
The Art and Science of Exotic Animal Euthanasia
Dr. Ashley Emanuele graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University in RI and worked as an aquatics curator at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences before attending NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate.
Since graduation, Ashley has worked in exotics-exclusive private practice and became North Carolina's first Certified Aquatic Veterinarian in 2017. She is a Past President of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, and member of both the AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee and the ABVP-Fish Practice Organizing Committee. She is now building the exotics practice for an urgent care facility in Southern Pines, NC. In 2024 she became North Carolina's first boarded fish veterinarian through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, and is one of 16 such veterinarians to hold the distinction currently. She juggles her clinical exotics work, teaching veterinarians and vet students frequently, and life with three young kids. In her spare time, Dr. Emanuele likes baking, hiking, talking to her chickens, gardening, reading with her kids, and sitting by the fire pit with her partner Heather.
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
Wild Cards - Exotic Pets in the ER
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
Wild Cards - Exotic Pets in the ER
Michael Fitzsimmons
Intern
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Establishing Reference Intervals for Capillary Flow Electrophoresis in Pogona Vitticeps
Intern
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Establishing Reference Intervals for Capillary Flow Electrophoresis in Pogona Vitticeps
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 founded Northwest ZooPath in 1994. Mike has over 200 scientific publications and book chapters, over 400 professional presentations, and is co-editor of the new two volume atlas and text, Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles. 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 founded Northwest ZooPath in 1994. Mike has over 200 scientific publications and book chapters, over 400 professional presentations, and is co-editor of the new two volume atlas and text, Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles. Mike enjoys literature, American history, vintage motorcycles, bass fishing and blues guitar.
Sayrah Gilbert
Associate Veterinarian
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Ferret Frenzy: A Practical Approach to Ferrets in the ER
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome: A Practical Approach for the Emergency Practitioner
Dr. Gilbert is from Houston, Texas and completed veterinary school at St. George University and clinics at the University of Illinois. She completed a small animal rotating internship at the Angell Animal Medical Center and an Avian and Exotics Specialty Internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and a wildlife specialty internship with the National Wildlife Centre of Canada. She is currently completing an exotic companion mammal residency at Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis.
Associate Veterinarian
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Ferret Frenzy: A Practical Approach to Ferrets in the ER
Options for Surgical Elective Altering for Exotic Companion Mammals
Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome: A Practical Approach for the Emergency Practitioner
Dr. Gilbert is from Houston, Texas and completed veterinary school at St. George University and clinics at the University of Illinois. She completed a small animal rotating internship at the Angell Animal Medical Center and an Avian and Exotics Specialty Internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and a wildlife specialty internship with the National Wildlife Centre of Canada. She is currently completing an exotic companion mammal residency at Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis.
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