I completed my Bachelor of Science at UPEI and my DVM at the Atlantic Veterinary College. I then pursued additional clinical training through two specialty internships in Zoological Medicine (Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon and St. Matthew’s Veterinary School on Grand Cayman) and a three-year Zoological Medicine Residency (University of Georgia and the Georgia Aquarium). I am a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine and have worked in multiple clinical settings. Past experiences include zoo and aquatic animal medicine, companion animal and exotic pet practice, wildlife rehabilitation, large scale animal welfare investigations, and working as lead veterinarian for several international endangered species projects.
As a board-certified specialist in Zoological Medicine, I offer advanced care to zoo animals, companion exotic animals, and wildlife species. I teach pre-clinical and senior level veterinary students, as well as graduate veterinarians specializing in Zoological Medicine. I also work in an advisory capacity for external wildlife agencies and not-for- profit organizations on topics related to zoo, exotic animal, and wildlife medicine. My professional interests include advances in zoo, companion exotic, and wild animal health and welfare; endangered species and conservation medicine; and exotic animal pain management. My current research focuses include free-ranging wildlife health assessments.
When not finding a stray or wild animal to assist, I enjoy running, hiking, yoga, and all things outdoors (particularly in the sun and with my rescue pup!).