Veterinarian Overview
After graduating from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, I completed an additional one-year internship in small animal emergency medicine at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. I currently am pursuing further training in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine via the Chi Institute, which involves acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, and tui-na massage. In addition, I have attended numerous continuing education seminars in feline medicine, nephrology, pain control, and end-of-life care. CATS ARE NOT SMALL DOGS Whatever the species, I want your baby to have the very best care! I therefore spent a year working in feline medicine, because I felt that my education and experience provided a much richer experience in canine vs. feline medicine, and that cats are often treated like small dogs. Cats often react adversely to medications used in dogs, they have unique dietary needs, and they tend to be a lot more sensitive to the stress of being in a veterinary clinic. I sought, therefore, to learn the very best modalities of feline handling and medical care, so I worked for a year in an all-feline clinic. I continue to stay abreast of new developments in feline care through memberships with the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society of Feline Medicine. COMFORT CARE I believe that keeping pets comfortable and free from pain, anxiety, nausea, and other sources of discomfort, is a critical component of my job as a veterinarian, and in fact, to the human-animal bond. Pets live in the present, so their comfort at a given moment is crucial to their quality of life. I have expanded my toolkit for providing comfort care with my education in alternative medicine and my experience working in hospice veterinary medicine. A TEAM ENVIRONMENT Teamwork and peer review are essential in maintaining the highest quality of care. At Animal Hospital of Dunedin, there is a constant exchange of knowledge between the doctors, all of whom have pursued various and unique avenues of continuing education. I am thrilled to be a part of this team, both to learn from its members and contribute to its growth.
