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
Dr. Marta Bakaj is currently a resident in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. She received her DVM from Cornell University and completed a Small Animal
Rotating Internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has a passion for advancing the
care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification and becoming a clinical
professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), cat (Mags),
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
Dr. Marta Bakaj is currently a resident in Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. She received her DVM from Cornell University and completed a Small Animal
Rotating Internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has a passion for advancing the
care of exotic animals and hopes to do so through board certification and becoming a clinical
professor. She and her partner, Joshua, have many pets including a dachshund (Joey), cat (Mags),
rabbits (Attila the Bun and Marilyn Bunroe), red-eared slider (Tortimer), and California king
snake(Elden), whom they adore.
Susan Baley
Avian and Exotics Veterinarian
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
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
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
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.
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.
Meredith Bellina
Fish Medicine Basics
Meredith is a second year veterinary student at NC State University and a veterinary assistant at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh, NC. She has been working at Avian and Exotic Animal Care with aquatic veterinarians Alissa Tepedino and Salina Locke for 3 years, where pet fish and other aquatic animals are an important part of the case load. She enjoys working with a variety of exotic animals, but is currently interested in aquatic and invertebrate medicine and research.
Fish Medicine Basics
Meredith is a second year veterinary student at NC State University and a veterinary assistant at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh, NC. She has been working at Avian and Exotic Animal Care with aquatic veterinarians Alissa Tepedino and Salina Locke for 3 years, where pet fish and other aquatic animals are an important part of the case load. She enjoys working with a variety of exotic animals, but is currently interested in aquatic and invertebrate medicine and research.
Alexandra Berry
Intern
Avian and Exotics Service
Alexandra Berry is a first year zoological companion animal resident at UC Davis. Prior to beginning her residency, she completed two speciality exotics internships and a rotating internship all in Sydney Australia. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2022.
Intern
Avian and Exotics Service
Alexandra Berry is a first year zoological companion animal resident at UC Davis. Prior to beginning her residency, she completed two speciality exotics internships and a rotating internship all in Sydney Australia. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2022.
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
Biosphere Lab
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
Biosphere Lab
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 board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Practice, Reptile and Amphibian Practice, and Fish Practice. He is also the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as well as the Director of the Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation.
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 board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Practice, Reptile and Amphibian Practice, and Fish Practice. He is also the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as well as the Director of the Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation.