Ariella Darvish
Retrospective Evaluation of Allogenic Whole Blood Transfusions in Domestic Rabbits
Ariella is currently a resident at the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service at UC Davis. She is originally from Boston, MA, and attended veterinary school at the University of Syndey in Australia. She completed a small animal and exotics rotating internship in Tucson AZ before moving to California. Her primary interests are in soft tissue surgery and reptile medicine.
Retrospective Evaluation of Allogenic Whole Blood Transfusions in Domestic Rabbits
Ariella is currently a resident at the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service at UC Davis. She is originally from Boston, MA, and attended veterinary school at the University of Syndey in Australia. She completed a small animal and exotics rotating internship in Tucson AZ before moving to California. Her primary interests are in soft tissue surgery and reptile medicine.
Bianca Santana de Cecco
Anatomic Pathology Resident
Louisiana State University
Dr. de Cecco is an anatomic pathology resident at Louisiana State University.
Anatomic Pathology Resident
Louisiana State University
Dr. de Cecco is an anatomic pathology resident at Louisiana State University.
Fabio Del Piero
Professor of Veterinary Pathology
Louisiana State University
Dr. Del Piero is Professor of Veterinary Pathology at Louisiana State University.
Professor of Veterinary Pathology
Louisiana State University
Dr. Del Piero is Professor of Veterinary Pathology at Louisiana State University.
Samantha DeMarco
Senior Technician
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Arizona
I have been working exclusively with exotic species in the veterinary field for about seven years, developing a strong passion for emergency care, surgery and phlebotomy. Beyond my professional work, I am deeply involved in wildlife advocacy-volunteering at our local bat rescue and supporting education and care initiatives at a wolf and canid sanctuary. When I am not clocked in, studying or volunteering, you can always find me outside hiking with my dogs.
Senior Technician
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Arizona
I have been working exclusively with exotic species in the veterinary field for about seven years, developing a strong passion for emergency care, surgery and phlebotomy. Beyond my professional work, I am deeply involved in wildlife advocacy-volunteering at our local bat rescue and supporting education and care initiatives at a wolf and canid sanctuary. When I am not clocked in, studying or volunteering, you can always find me outside hiking with my dogs.
Margherita De Silva
Associate Veterinarian
CVS Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Margherita De Silva graduated in Veterinary Medicine with honors in Bologna, Italy, in 2018 with an experimental thesis on reference echocardiographic values in guinea pigs, published in the “Journal of Veterinary Cardiology” in 2020. She obtained the title of Doctor of Research (PhD) in Veterinary Sciences in 2021 at the Anatomy service of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Bologna. She is author of 24 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, speaker at national and international conferences, university lecturer, and co-supervisor of several degree theses. She obtained the General Practitioner Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice in 2022. She is currently attending the second level university Master's degree in Reproduction, Pathology and Therapy of Exotic Animals at the University of Parma and has started the residency of the American College in Zoological Medicine. She has been collaborating with the Centro Veterinario Specialistico of Rome at the exotic and unconventional animal medicine service since November 2022.
Associate Veterinarian
CVS Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Margherita De Silva graduated in Veterinary Medicine with honors in Bologna, Italy, in 2018 with an experimental thesis on reference echocardiographic values in guinea pigs, published in the “Journal of Veterinary Cardiology” in 2020. She obtained the title of Doctor of Research (PhD) in Veterinary Sciences in 2021 at the Anatomy service of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Bologna. She is author of 24 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals, speaker at national and international conferences, university lecturer, and co-supervisor of several degree theses. She obtained the General Practitioner Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice in 2022. She is currently attending the second level university Master's degree in Reproduction, Pathology and Therapy of Exotic Animals at the University of Parma and has started the residency of the American College in Zoological Medicine. She has been collaborating with the Centro Veterinario Specialistico of Rome at the exotic and unconventional animal medicine service since November 2022.
Nicola Di Girolamo
Rabbit Hepatic and Intestinal Surgery
Prefemoral Reproductive Surgery in Female Aquatic Chelonians
Writing Articles for the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Does not Have to be Difficult!
Everything You Need to Know About Liver Lobe Torsion in Rabbits
Update on Diagnosis, Medical and Surgical Management of Intestinal Obstruction in Rabbits
Intravenous Catheter Placement in Reptiles
Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Stones in Chelonians
Nicola Di Girolamo is an associate professor of Exotic Pet Medicine at Cornell University. Before moving to the United States, Nicola was employed as a veterinary specialist in Hong Kong and as a resident in Rome, Italy. He completed a PhD at the University of Bologna and a master of science in evidence-based healthcare at the University of Oxford. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Animal Practice and of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. Nicola is board-certified from the American College of Zoological Medicine, the European College of Zoological Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.
Rabbit Hepatic and Intestinal Surgery
Prefemoral Reproductive Surgery in Female Aquatic Chelonians
Writing Articles for the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Does not Have to be Difficult!
Everything You Need to Know About Liver Lobe Torsion in Rabbits
Update on Diagnosis, Medical and Surgical Management of Intestinal Obstruction in Rabbits
Intravenous Catheter Placement in Reptiles
Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Stones in Chelonians
Nicola Di Girolamo is an associate professor of Exotic Pet Medicine at Cornell University. Before moving to the United States, Nicola was employed as a veterinary specialist in Hong Kong and as a resident in Rome, Italy. He completed a PhD at the University of Bologna and a master of science in evidence-based healthcare at the University of Oxford. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Animal Practice and of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. Nicola is board-certified from the American College of Zoological Medicine, the European College of Zoological Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.
Stephen Divers
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Exotic Animal Endoscopy
Stephen Divers graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London. He holds the Certificate and Diploma in Zoological Medicine from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS); Fellow and Recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine of the RCVS; Diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Zoological Medicine (Herp, Zoo Health Management); Professor at UGA; Co-editor of the third edition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery
Roundtable - Board Certification for Exotics
Exotic Animal Endoscopy
Stephen Divers graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London. He holds the Certificate and Diploma in Zoological Medicine from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS); Fellow and Recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine of the RCVS; Diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Zoological Medicine (Herp, Zoo Health Management); Professor at UGA; Co-editor of the third edition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery
Greta Doden
Zoological Medicine Resident
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Effect of Heated Anesthetic Circuit on Temperature of Anesthetized Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Effect of Body Temperature and Anesthesia on Viscoelastography of Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Greta’s passion is zoo medicine and conservation. She earned her DVM from the University of Illinois, then completed a rotating internship in Wisconsin and zoo medicine internship at Oklahoma State University. She is now a zoo medicine resident at Oklahoma State University. She enjoys the challenge of zoo medicine and hopes to continue contributing to the knowledge base for these species.
Zoological Medicine Resident
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Effect of Heated Anesthetic Circuit on Temperature of Anesthetized Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Effect of Body Temperature and Anesthesia on Viscoelastography of Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Greta’s passion is zoo medicine and conservation. She earned her DVM from the University of Illinois, then completed a rotating internship in Wisconsin and zoo medicine internship at Oklahoma State University. She is now a zoo medicine resident at Oklahoma State University. She enjoys the challenge of zoo medicine and hopes to continue contributing to the knowledge base for these species.
Elena Doronina
Exotic veterinarian
Veterinary hospital "Zoozashchita NN"
Elena Doronina, DVM, is an exotic animal veterinarian specializing in rabbit anatomy and small mammal medicine. She is an experienced lecturer and researcher, educating veterinary students on exotic animal care. In addition to anatomy, she conducts seminars on dermatology and endocrinology in exotic animals. Dr. Doronina has a strong background in surgery and internal medicine for small mammals. She regularly presents at veterinary conferences.
Exotic veterinarian
Veterinary hospital "Zoozashchita NN"
Elena Doronina, DVM, is an exotic animal veterinarian specializing in rabbit anatomy and small mammal medicine. She is an experienced lecturer and researcher, educating veterinary students on exotic animal care. In addition to anatomy, she conducts seminars on dermatology and endocrinology in exotic animals. Dr. Doronina has a strong background in surgery and internal medicine for small mammals. She regularly presents at veterinary conferences.