Charly Pignon
Clinical Associate Professor
EnvA
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents
Ear Surgery in Rabbits and Rodents (REPEAT)
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)
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
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.
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.
Gabrielle Rands
Dr. Gabrielle Rands is a resident in clinical nutrition at the University of Georgia with passion for helping animals of all kinds, including exotic companion animals. Prior to her residency, Dr. Rands earned her DVM from Mississippi State University and completed a specialty internship in clinical nutrition at Kansas State University.
Dr. Gabrielle Rands is a resident in clinical nutrition at the University of Georgia with passion for helping animals of all kinds, including exotic companion animals. Prior to her residency, Dr. Rands earned her DVM from Mississippi State University and completed a specialty internship in clinical nutrition at Kansas State University.
Kevin rekoff
2VM student
TAMU 2Vm
Mr. Rekioff is a 2nd year veterinary student at Texas A&M University College of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. He lead this research project in the summer of 2024 and hopes to continue in the Veterinary Summer student scholars program in 2025.
2VM student
TAMU 2Vm
Mr. Rekioff is a 2nd year veterinary student at Texas A&M University College of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. He lead this research project in the summer of 2024 and hopes to continue in the Veterinary Summer student scholars program in 2025.
Matthew Rendle
Sea Turtle Nursing, the Holistic Approach
Nursing Axolotls
How to Nurse Reptile Wounds- Why Are They Different?
Matthew Rendle started his veterinary nursing career in 1989, with experience in nursing care for many species from ants to elephants (and most things in-between), he has been fortunate to travel extensively across the world as part of his roles. Matt has been involved in veterinary politics for many years and currently is an elected member of the RCVS VN council. Matt is the Chair of AZEVN which he helped found in 2016 to provide CPD for nurses working with zoo, exotics, and wildlife species. Matt also is a member of the board of ACOVENE, who help promote and support veterinary nursing education in Europe. At home Matthew cares for his collection of 30 reptiles and hangs out with his Bengal cat, Olive.
Sea Turtle Nursing, the Holistic Approach
Nursing Axolotls
How to Nurse Reptile Wounds- Why Are They Different?
Matthew Rendle started his veterinary nursing career in 1989, with experience in nursing care for many species from ants to elephants (and most things in-between), he has been fortunate to travel extensively across the world as part of his roles. Matt has been involved in veterinary politics for many years and currently is an elected member of the RCVS VN council. Matt is the Chair of AZEVN which he helped found in 2016 to provide CPD for nurses working with zoo, exotics, and wildlife species. Matt also is a member of the board of ACOVENE, who help promote and support veterinary nursing education in Europe. At home Matthew cares for his collection of 30 reptiles and hangs out with his Bengal cat, Olive.
G.G. Riggs
Veterinary degree UC Davis graduated 2012.
Rotating Small animal internship PetCare Veterinary Hospital. Residency in dentistry and oral surgery at UC Davis completed in 2016.
Veterinary degree UC Davis graduated 2012.
Rotating Small animal internship PetCare Veterinary Hospital. Residency in dentistry and oral surgery at UC Davis completed in 2016.
Jordan Roberts
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
Eyeballs on Fire: Uveitis in Exotic Companion Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians
Dr. Jordan Roberts is the clinician for the comparative ophthalmology service and an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. She completed a small animal rotating internship and a comparative ophthalmology residency at Kansas State University. While in Kansas, Dr. Roberts received a Masters degree in veterinary biomedical sciences. Her clinical interests include restorative eyelid and facial surgeries and exploring novel treatments for surface ocular conditions in companion species.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
Eyeballs on Fire: Uveitis in Exotic Companion Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians
Dr. Jordan Roberts is the clinician for the comparative ophthalmology service and an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. She completed a small animal rotating internship and a comparative ophthalmology residency at Kansas State University. While in Kansas, Dr. Roberts received a Masters degree in veterinary biomedical sciences. Her clinical interests include restorative eyelid and facial surgeries and exploring novel treatments for surface ocular conditions in companion species.
Jessica Robertson
Veterinary Specialist - Companion Zoological Medicine and Surgery Service
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Veterinary Specialist - Companion Zoological Medicine and Surgery Service
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital