Elizabeth Hyde
Associate Veterinarian
Center for Bird and Exotics Animal Medicine
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Hyde grew up in North Carolina. Dr. Hyde attended North Carolina State University, for both her undergraduate degree and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, which she earned in 2017. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Kansas State University. She then completed an exotic pet medicine and surgery internship at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. She is now an associate vet with the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, WA. In the spring of 2025, Dr. Hyde became a certified veterinary acupuncturist through Chi University.
Associate Veterinarian
Center for Bird and Exotics Animal Medicine
Pilot study evaluating the palatability of Fortetropin® in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Dr. Hyde grew up in North Carolina. Dr. Hyde attended North Carolina State University, for both her undergraduate degree and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, which she earned in 2017. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Kansas State University. She then completed an exotic pet medicine and surgery internship at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. She is now an associate vet with the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, WA. In the spring of 2025, Dr. Hyde became a certified veterinary acupuncturist through Chi University.
Marley Iredale
Anatomic Pathologist
Northwest Zoopath
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
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. Iredale earned her bachelor’s and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Washington State University. Following her clinical internship at a private specialty hospital, Dr. Iredale was admitted to the Anatomic Pathology residency program at the University of Florida. After obtaining her board certification, Dr. Iredale pursued a master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Florida. Dr. Iredale is passionate about wildlife conservation and preserving zoo and exotic animal species.
Anatomic Pathologist
Northwest Zoopath
A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF VASCULAR NEOPLASIA IN DOMESTIC RABBITS: 21 CASES OVER 30 YEARS
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. Iredale earned her bachelor’s and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Washington State University. Following her clinical internship at a private specialty hospital, Dr. Iredale was admitted to the Anatomic Pathology residency program at the University of Florida. After obtaining her board certification, Dr. Iredale pursued a master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Florida. Dr. Iredale is passionate about wildlife conservation and preserving zoo and exotic animal species.
Jo Jarred
Medical Director
Orange County Animal Services
Rabbits in Shelters: An Emerging Welfare Challenge for Small Mammal Practioners
Dr. Jarred is the Medical Director & Veterinarian for Orange County Animal Services in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jarred graduated from North Carolina State University in 2017 with a focus in Zoological Medicine. After working in private practice for three years, Dr. Jarred transitioned to shelter medicine in 2020. Dr. Jarred completed a Master of Science in Shelter Medicine through the University of Florida in 2023 and now works as an adjunct professor for the university as well as performing relief work in emergency clinics. Dr. Jarred is currently participating in the ASPCA's Practitioner Pathway Mentorship Program with the goal of becoming boarded in Shelter Medicine. Dr. Jarred’s interest lies with the care of non-traditional species in a shelter setting, bridging the gap between animal shelter organizations and veterinary professionals, and increasing efficiency of sheltering operations.
Medical Director
Orange County Animal Services
Rabbits in Shelters: An Emerging Welfare Challenge for Small Mammal Practioners
Dr. Jarred is the Medical Director & Veterinarian for Orange County Animal Services in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jarred graduated from North Carolina State University in 2017 with a focus in Zoological Medicine. After working in private practice for three years, Dr. Jarred transitioned to shelter medicine in 2020. Dr. Jarred completed a Master of Science in Shelter Medicine through the University of Florida in 2023 and now works as an adjunct professor for the university as well as performing relief work in emergency clinics. Dr. Jarred is currently participating in the ASPCA's Practitioner Pathway Mentorship Program with the goal of becoming boarded in Shelter Medicine. Dr. Jarred’s interest lies with the care of non-traditional species in a shelter setting, bridging the gap between animal shelter organizations and veterinary professionals, and increasing efficiency of sheltering operations.
Nicholas Jew
Avian & Exotics Veterinarian
MedVet Hilliard
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) in a Domestic Ferret Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
Management of Septic Arthritis in a Bearded Dragon Using Intra-Articular Antibiotic Therapy
Mesenteric Root Torsion in Four Domestic Rabbits: Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
Nicholas A. Jew, DVM, is an Avian & Exotics Veterinarian at MedVet Hilliard where he has been a part of the team since 2021.
Dr. Nicholas Jew attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering: Cell & Bimolecular. He then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining MedVet, Dr. Jew practiced at Norton Road Veterinary Hospital in Galloway, OH, and Animal Care Unlimited in Columbus, OH in addition to providing exotics veterinary consultation.
Dr. Nicholas Jew has a special interest in reptile medicine and surgery, husbandry of reptiles and amphibians, and the use of full spectrum ultraviolet (UV) radiation for exotic animals. His favorite part of veterinary medicine is educating people about the importance of appropriate husbandry of exotic animals as well as providing current, state-of-the-art medical care for exotic animals.
Avian & Exotics Veterinarian
MedVet Hilliard
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) in a Domestic Ferret Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Description of Gastric Volvulus in Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 18 Cases
Management of Septic Arthritis in a Bearded Dragon Using Intra-Articular Antibiotic Therapy
Mesenteric Root Torsion in Four Domestic Rabbits: Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
Nicholas A. Jew, DVM, is an Avian & Exotics Veterinarian at MedVet Hilliard where he has been a part of the team since 2021.
Dr. Nicholas Jew attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering: Cell & Bimolecular. He then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining MedVet, Dr. Jew practiced at Norton Road Veterinary Hospital in Galloway, OH, and Animal Care Unlimited in Columbus, OH in addition to providing exotics veterinary consultation.
Dr. Nicholas Jew has a special interest in reptile medicine and surgery, husbandry of reptiles and amphibians, and the use of full spectrum ultraviolet (UV) radiation for exotic animals. His favorite part of veterinary medicine is educating people about the importance of appropriate husbandry of exotic animals as well as providing current, state-of-the-art medical care for exotic animals.
Dan Johnson
Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
How to Intubate Almost Any Exotic Companion Mammal
Dan Johnson is a 1992 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM). He founded Avian and Exotic Animal Care, North Carolina’s first all-exotics practice, in 1996. Doctor Johnson is an Assistant Professor at NCSU-CVM and a Visiting Professor at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), specializing in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice.
Doctor Johnson is past president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and was the 2022 recipient of the Oxbow/AEMV Quest Award. The Quest Award is presented annually to an animal health professional who advances the field of exotic mammal medicine and care. The award recognizes excellence and innovation in the field of exotic mammal health. Doctor Johnson publishes and lectures internationally on avian and exotic animal practices.
Veterinarian
Avian and Exotic Animal Care
How to Intubate Almost Any Exotic Companion Mammal
Dan Johnson is a 1992 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM). He founded Avian and Exotic Animal Care, North Carolina’s first all-exotics practice, in 1996. Doctor Johnson is an Assistant Professor at NCSU-CVM and a Visiting Professor at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), specializing in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice.
Doctor Johnson is past president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and was the 2022 recipient of the Oxbow/AEMV Quest Award. The Quest Award is presented annually to an animal health professional who advances the field of exotic mammal medicine and care. The award recognizes excellence and innovation in the field of exotic mammal health. Doctor Johnson publishes and lectures internationally on avian and exotic animal practices.
Cathy Johnson-Delaney
DVM
Exotic Animal Consulting
The Ferret Respiratory System: Clinical Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
The Virginia Opossum: To Treat or Not to Treat?
What’s Your Diagnosis? Working through a Geriatric Pet Rat Case
Dr. Johnson-Delaney has been involved in exotic animal practice since graduation in 1980. She has been a frequent lecturer, author, and consultant for many conferences, organizations, rescues and sanctuaries.
DVM
Exotic Animal Consulting
The Ferret Respiratory System: Clinical Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
The Virginia Opossum: To Treat or Not to Treat?
What’s Your Diagnosis? Working through a Geriatric Pet Rat Case
Dr. Johnson-Delaney has been involved in exotic animal practice since graduation in 1980. She has been a frequent lecturer, author, and consultant for many conferences, organizations, rescues and sanctuaries.
Pratap Kafle
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Parasitology
Rowan University Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
A Novel Drug Delivery Strategy to Improve Treatment Outcomes for Cryptosporidiosis
Please note Dr. Pratap is boarded in DACVM (Parasit.), but it wasn't an option.
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Parasitology
Dr. Kafle serves as an Assistant Professor of Parasitology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary medicine (BVSc & AH) degree from Tribhuvan University in Nepal and completed his PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary, Canada. Dr. Kafle further advanced his expertise through postdoctoral research at the University of Calgary and the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on wildlife parasitology, ecological modeling, and diagnostic parasitology. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (Parasitology).
Dr. Kafle's research investigates the intersection of host-parasite interactions, climate change, and One Health. His work emphasizes integrating traditional parasitological methods, such as morphological diagnostics, with cutting-edge molecular and omics technologies to enhance parasite surveillance and understanding of transmission dynamics. His research also includes climate change and disease dynamics, as well as parasite surveillance in urban and periurban wildlife. Dr. Kafle is committed to mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals and researchers, supervising students on parasitology, wildlife health projects, and related fields.
Assistant Professor of Veterinary Parasitology
Rowan University Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
A Novel Drug Delivery Strategy to Improve Treatment Outcomes for Cryptosporidiosis
Please note Dr. Pratap is boarded in DACVM (Parasit.), but it wasn't an option.
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Parasitology
Dr. Kafle serves as an Assistant Professor of Parasitology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary medicine (BVSc & AH) degree from Tribhuvan University in Nepal and completed his PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary, Canada. Dr. Kafle further advanced his expertise through postdoctoral research at the University of Calgary and the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on wildlife parasitology, ecological modeling, and diagnostic parasitology. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (Parasitology).
Dr. Kafle's research investigates the intersection of host-parasite interactions, climate change, and One Health. His work emphasizes integrating traditional parasitological methods, such as morphological diagnostics, with cutting-edge molecular and omics technologies to enhance parasite surveillance and understanding of transmission dynamics. His research also includes climate change and disease dynamics, as well as parasite surveillance in urban and periurban wildlife. Dr. Kafle is committed to mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals and researchers, supervising students on parasitology, wildlife health projects, and related fields.