Marta Bakaj
Veterinary Student
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Progression of Otitis Media in Rabbits After Bulla Osteotomy or Medical Management Assessed via CT
Marta is a fourth-year veterinary student at Cornell University with an interest in zoological companion animal medicine. She has a passion for advancing the care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification, practice ownership, and becoming a clinical professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), rabbits (Attila the Bun and Marilyn Bunroe), red eared slider (Tortimer), and California king snake (Elden) whom they adore.
Veterinary Student
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Progression of Otitis Media in Rabbits After Bulla Osteotomy or Medical Management Assessed via CT
Marta is a fourth-year veterinary student at Cornell University with an interest in zoological companion animal medicine. She has a passion for advancing the care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification, practice ownership, and becoming a clinical professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), rabbits (Attila the Bun and Marilyn Bunroe), red eared slider (Tortimer), and California king snake (Elden) whom they adore.
Susie Baley
Avian and Exotics Veterinarian
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Neoureterocystostomy and Liver Lobectomy in a Rabbit With Hydronephrosis and Liver Lobe Torsion
Dr. Susan Baley completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training at the University of Minnesota. She received training in avian and exotic animal medicine during a specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston,TX. She then completed a residency in avian medicine at Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services in Virginia. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Baley achieved board certification in Avian Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2022. She currently is an associate veterinarian at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in the Avian and Exotics Department.
Avian and Exotics Veterinarian
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Neoureterocystostomy and Liver Lobectomy in a Rabbit With Hydronephrosis and Liver Lobe Torsion
Dr. Susan Baley completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training at the University of Minnesota. She received training in avian and exotic animal medicine during a specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston,TX. She then completed a residency in avian medicine at Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services in Virginia. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Baley achieved board certification in Avian Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2022. She currently is an associate veterinarian at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in the Avian and Exotics Department.
Claudia Bassi
Medical Management of Acute Appendicitis in Rabbits: A Retrospective Study
Graduated in veterinary medicine from the University of Teramo. Very passionate about exotic animal medicine, for which I have shown interest by carrying out internships in specialized structures since my third university year. Today I work as a structured doctor in basic medicine and emergency medicine for non-conventional animals.
Medical Management of Acute Appendicitis in Rabbits: A Retrospective Study
Graduated in veterinary medicine from the University of Teramo. Very passionate about exotic animal medicine, for which I have shown interest by carrying out internships in specialized structures since my third university year. Today I work as a structured doctor in basic medicine and emergency medicine for non-conventional animals.
Hugues Beaufrere
Associate Professor
University of California - Davis
BHBA Measurements Using a Veterinary Ketone Meter and a Reference Analyzer in Bearded Dragons
Hepatic Lipidomics in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) with Hepatic Fat Accumulation
Dr. Beaufrère graduated from the University of Lyon, France, in 2006. He completed a combined
PhD/Zoological Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University and the Audubon Nature Institute. He
served as a staff veterinarian and assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University
of Guelph, for 8 years before joining the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of
California, Davis, in 2021 as an Associate Professor in companion zoological medicine and surgery.
Dr. Beaufrère is board-certified by the European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian), the American
Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian), and the American College of Zoological Medicine
(Zoological Companion Animals). His research focuses on lipid disorders in birds and reptiles and
clinical research in avian and exotic animals.
Associate Professor
University of California - Davis
BHBA Measurements Using a Veterinary Ketone Meter and a Reference Analyzer in Bearded Dragons
Hepatic Lipidomics in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) with Hepatic Fat Accumulation
Dr. Beaufrère graduated from the University of Lyon, France, in 2006. He completed a combined
PhD/Zoological Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University and the Audubon Nature Institute. He
served as a staff veterinarian and assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University
of Guelph, for 8 years before joining the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of
California, Davis, in 2021 as an Associate Professor in companion zoological medicine and surgery.
Dr. Beaufrère is board-certified by the European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian), the American
Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian), and the American College of Zoological Medicine
(Zoological Companion Animals). His research focuses on lipid disorders in birds and reptiles and
clinical research in avian and exotic animals.
Giulia Bersanetti
Centro Veterinario Specialistico
Locoregional Anesthesia in Exotic Mammals: Make a Difference in Pain Management
She graduated with honors in 2018 from the University of Bologna (Italy) with an experimental thesis in veterinary anesthesiology. She has always had a passion for anesthesia and exotic animals, and after graduation she moved to Rome to follow her dream and started working at the Veterinary Center. In January 2020, she obtained a 2nd level Master in "Reproduction, management, pathology and therapy of non-conventional animals" at the University of Parma (Italy) with a thesis about computed tomography in exotic animals. In December 2023 she completes her residency for the European College of Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal) under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Selleri. Speaker at national and international conferences, in 2023 she also taught as a contract professor at the University of Teramo. Currently working at the Centro Veterinario Specialistico in Rome where she is mainly involved in anaesthesia of exotic animals.
Centro Veterinario Specialistico
Locoregional Anesthesia in Exotic Mammals: Make a Difference in Pain Management
She graduated with honors in 2018 from the University of Bologna (Italy) with an experimental thesis in veterinary anesthesiology. She has always had a passion for anesthesia and exotic animals, and after graduation she moved to Rome to follow her dream and started working at the Veterinary Center. In January 2020, she obtained a 2nd level Master in "Reproduction, management, pathology and therapy of non-conventional animals" at the University of Parma (Italy) with a thesis about computed tomography in exotic animals. In December 2023 she completes her residency for the European College of Zoological Medicine (Small Mammal) under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Selleri. Speaker at national and international conferences, in 2023 she also taught as a contract professor at the University of Teramo. Currently working at the Centro Veterinario Specialistico in Rome where she is mainly involved in anaesthesia of exotic animals.
Ethan Biswell
CEO/Anatomic pathologist
Biosphere Lab, LLC
Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infection in Rabbits: Updates, Guidelines, and Case Presentations
Dr. Biswell earned his DVM and completed an anatomic pathology residency from Purdue University. After becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists he took a job at ZNLabs (now Zoetis Reference Labs). In this position he specialized in neuropathology and zoo/exotic pathology, and had the great honor to work closely with the legendary Dr. Drury Reavill. He has also traveled the world (Brazil, Austria, Japan, and France) learning veterinary medicine/pathology from these regions. All this gave him the experience necessary to start his own veterinary diagnostic lab, Biosphere Lab.
CEO/Anatomic pathologist
Biosphere Lab, LLC
Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infection in Rabbits: Updates, Guidelines, and Case Presentations
Dr. Biswell earned his DVM and completed an anatomic pathology residency from Purdue University. After becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists he took a job at ZNLabs (now Zoetis Reference Labs). In this position he specialized in neuropathology and zoo/exotic pathology, and had the great honor to work closely with the legendary Dr. Drury Reavill. He has also traveled the world (Brazil, Austria, Japan, and France) learning veterinary medicine/pathology from these regions. All this gave him the experience necessary to start his own veterinary diagnostic lab, Biosphere Lab.
James Bogan
Chief Veterinary Officer
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Snake Surgical Techniques
Snake Surgical Techniques (REPEAT)
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Investigating Blood Viscosity in Eastern Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon Couperi)
Evaluating the Effects of Cardiocentesis in Snakes
James Bogan is the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, the Director for Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation, and the Owner/Operator of The Critter Fixer of Central Florida. He received his DVM from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and a MVS in Conservation Medicine from Murdoch University. James is also boarded-certified in Canine/Feline Practice, Reptile/Amphibian Practice, and Fish Practice through ABVP.
Chief Veterinary Officer
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Snake Surgical Techniques
Snake Surgical Techniques (REPEAT)
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Investigating Blood Viscosity in Eastern Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon Couperi)
Evaluating the Effects of Cardiocentesis in Snakes
James Bogan is the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, the Director for Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation, and the Owner/Operator of The Critter Fixer of Central Florida. He received his DVM from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and a MVS in Conservation Medicine from Murdoch University. James is also boarded-certified in Canine/Feline Practice, Reptile/Amphibian Practice, and Fish Practice through ABVP.
Eva Bogner
Owner
Aiken Pet Fitness & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and Non-Chemical Pain Management in Exotic Companion Mammals
Eva Bogner, DVM, CCRP, CVMMP graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 with a focus on small animal, avian, and exotic medicine. She worked in three general practices and purchased Aiken Pet Fitness and Rehabilitation in 2019, where she exclusively practices rehabilitation and holistic medicine. Dr. Bogner began acupuncture training during veterinary school and completed the coursework in 2017. She earned her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) credential through the University of Tennessee in 2019 and her certification in Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation (CVMMP) through Chi University in 2020. Since 2021, she has served as an instructor for the veterinary manipulation course at Chi University.
Owner
Aiken Pet Fitness & Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and Non-Chemical Pain Management in Exotic Companion Mammals
Eva Bogner, DVM, CCRP, CVMMP graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 with a focus on small animal, avian, and exotic medicine. She worked in three general practices and purchased Aiken Pet Fitness and Rehabilitation in 2019, where she exclusively practices rehabilitation and holistic medicine. Dr. Bogner began acupuncture training during veterinary school and completed the coursework in 2017. She earned her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) credential through the University of Tennessee in 2019 and her certification in Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation (CVMMP) through Chi University in 2020. Since 2021, she has served as an instructor for the veterinary manipulation course at Chi University.