Jacqueline Parr
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition
University of Georgia
Dr. Jackie Parr BScH, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (Nutrition) is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and Nestlé Purina Petcare Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the University of Georgia.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition
University of Georgia
Dr. Jackie Parr BScH, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (Nutrition) is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and Nestlé Purina Petcare Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the University of Georgia.
Kanthita Paweenasakol
Dr. Kanthita Paweenasakol, is an exotic pet veterinarian at Animal Space Hospital with extensive experience in small mammal medicine, radiology, and ultrasonography. She is also an adjunct lecturer at several vet schools in Thailand, and speaker for the Veterinary Council of Thailand and the Exotic Pet Veterinary Association sharing her expertise with the next generation of veterinary professionals. Her professional development includes advanced training in clinical ultrasound and diagnostic imaging.
Dr. Kanthita Paweenasakol, is an exotic pet veterinarian at Animal Space Hospital with extensive experience in small mammal medicine, radiology, and ultrasonography. She is also an adjunct lecturer at several vet schools in Thailand, and speaker for the Veterinary Council of Thailand and the Exotic Pet Veterinary Association sharing her expertise with the next generation of veterinary professionals. Her professional development includes advanced training in clinical ultrasound and diagnostic imaging.
Leslie Pence
Associate Veterinarian
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of LA
Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infection in Rabbits: Updates, Guidelines, and Case Presentations
Associate Veterinarian
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of LA
Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infection in Rabbits: Updates, Guidelines, and Case Presentations
Sean Perry
Associate Veterinarian
Mississippi Aquarium
Reptile & Amphibian Ultrasonography
Advanced Reproductive Techniques in Reptiles
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Exogenous Hormones Impact on Ovarian Dynamics in Rock Iguanas (Cyclura spp.)
Sean Perry currently serves as an associate veterinarian at the Mississippi Aquarium and the contract veterinarian at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Sean earned his DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2013 and his PhD from Louisiana State University in 2020. His professional interests include theriogenology in zoological species, specifically reptiles and amphibians and aquatic animal medicine.
Associate Veterinarian
Mississippi Aquarium
Reptile & Amphibian Ultrasonography
Advanced Reproductive Techniques in Reptiles
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Exogenous Hormones Impact on Ovarian Dynamics in Rock Iguanas (Cyclura spp.)
Sean Perry currently serves as an associate veterinarian at the Mississippi Aquarium and the contract veterinarian at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Sean earned his DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2013 and his PhD from Louisiana State University in 2020. His professional interests include theriogenology in zoological species, specifically reptiles and amphibians and aquatic animal medicine.
Kathryn Phillips
DACVR, DAVCR-EDI
Associate Professor in the department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, William Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
DACVR, DAVCR-EDI
Associate Professor in the department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, William Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
Pierre Picavet
Former senior veterinary clinician of the orthopedic service at Liege University, Veterinary Clinic for Small Animals. ECVS Diplomate, currently working at Kansas University
Former senior veterinary clinician of the orthopedic service at Liege University, Veterinary Clinic for Small Animals. ECVS Diplomate, currently working at Kansas University
Matthew Pickens
Vitamin D Measurement in Managed Radiated Tortoises (Astrochelys radiata)
Dr. Pickens graduated from St. George's University with his DVM in 2023. He completed a small animal rotating internship in 2024 and a specialty anesthesia internship in 2025 at University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The next goal is to achieve a zoological medicine residency to obtain a American College of Zoological Medicine accreditation. His dream job would be working at a zoo/aquarium that includes lots of chelonians.
Vitamin D Measurement in Managed Radiated Tortoises (Astrochelys radiata)
Dr. Pickens graduated from St. George's University with his DVM in 2023. He completed a small animal rotating internship in 2024 and a specialty anesthesia internship in 2025 at University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The next goal is to achieve a zoological medicine residency to obtain a American College of Zoological Medicine accreditation. His dream job would be working at a zoo/aquarium that includes lots of chelonians.
Charly Pignon
Clinical Associate Professor
EnvA
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents (REPEAT)
Endoscopic Removal of Rhinoliths in 3 Rabbits
Graduated in 2005 from Alfort (France). Then worked in the wildlife rescue center in Alfort and worked in Paris Zoo. 2009, completed an Exotic Medicine Internship at Tufts University, came back to France he created the Exotic Medicine Service in Alfort National Veterinary School. Diplomate of the ECZM (Small mammals), a former president of AEMV. 2023 Oxbow Quest Award. Current field of research are ear surgeries, flexible endoscopy and pain management in small mammals.
Clinical Associate Professor
EnvA
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents (REPEAT)
Endoscopic Removal of Rhinoliths in 3 Rabbits
Graduated in 2005 from Alfort (France). Then worked in the wildlife rescue center in Alfort and worked in Paris Zoo. 2009, completed an Exotic Medicine Internship at Tufts University, came back to France he created the Exotic Medicine Service in Alfort National Veterinary School. Diplomate of the ECZM (Small mammals), a former president of AEMV. 2023 Oxbow Quest Award. Current field of research are ear surgeries, flexible endoscopy and pain management in small mammals.
Devyn Pires
GI Transit Time and Radiographic Anatomy in Australian Snake-Necked Turtles (Chelodina longicollis)
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Devyn Pires, a 2022 graduate of Oregon State University currently completing a diagnostic imaging internship. Dr. Pires previously completed an exotic specialty internship where they gathered data for today's presentation on the Australian snake-necked turtle. With a passion for both exotics species and diagnostic imaging, Dr. Pires aspires to become an exotics radiologist and combine these specialties to advice care for non-traditional species.
GI Transit Time and Radiographic Anatomy in Australian Snake-Necked Turtles (Chelodina longicollis)
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Devyn Pires, a 2022 graduate of Oregon State University currently completing a diagnostic imaging internship. Dr. Pires previously completed an exotic specialty internship where they gathered data for today's presentation on the Australian snake-necked turtle. With a passion for both exotics species and diagnostic imaging, Dr. Pires aspires to become an exotics radiologist and combine these specialties to advice care for non-traditional species.
Rae Porter-Blackwell
Elective Surgical Altering of Exotic Companion Mammals
Comparison of Post-Surgical Complication Rates in Three Elective Castration Techniques in Male Rats
Rehabilitation and Non-Chemical Pain Management in Exotic Companion Mammals
A Northern California native, Dr. Porter-Blackwell’s passion for exotic animals began in childhood—starting with attempts to befriend neighborhood tree squirrels! Her early experience volunteering at a wildlife center solidified her commitment to caring for unusual species. She earned her B.S. in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity from UC Davis before completing her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in 2013. During veterinary school, she adopted a rabbit and dedicated her career to advancing small herbivore medicine. Dr. Porter-Blackwell has completed a small animal rotating internship, an exotics-focused specialty internship, and a residency program. Currently, Dr. Porter-Blackwell works as an association veterinarian in the state of Washington, is a board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal practice, and serves as vice president for the Association for Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.
Elective Surgical Altering of Exotic Companion Mammals
Comparison of Post-Surgical Complication Rates in Three Elective Castration Techniques in Male Rats
Rehabilitation and Non-Chemical Pain Management in Exotic Companion Mammals
A Northern California native, Dr. Porter-Blackwell’s passion for exotic animals began in childhood—starting with attempts to befriend neighborhood tree squirrels! Her early experience volunteering at a wildlife center solidified her commitment to caring for unusual species. She earned her B.S. in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity from UC Davis before completing her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in 2013. During veterinary school, she adopted a rabbit and dedicated her career to advancing small herbivore medicine. Dr. Porter-Blackwell has completed a small animal rotating internship, an exotics-focused specialty internship, and a residency program. Currently, Dr. Porter-Blackwell works as an association veterinarian in the state of Washington, is a board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal practice, and serves as vice president for the Association for Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.