Dr. Kristen Turner is a board-certified specialist in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice and the founder of The Exotic Vet Consultant, where she helps veterinarians build confidence caring for birds, reptiles, and small mammals in general and emergency practice. Through her RACE-approved course Exotic Vet Med Essentials, live webinars, and national speaking engagements, she equips clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately in the exam room. She also serves as an exotics teleconsultant for VEG ER for Pets and travels for relief work in exotic-focused practices, supporting teams managing complex cases in real time. She is passionate about helping veterinarians move from uncertainty to clarity in exotic medicine.