EDUCATION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX, Residency Small Animal Internal Medicine, 1997. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX, DVM, 1992, Magna Cum Laude. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX, BS Veterinary Science, 1989, Summa Cum Laude. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX, BA Art & Art History, 1987, Cum Laude. RECENT CONTINUING EDUCATION 2011 (21 hrs): Heartworm Disease (1 hr); Endoscopy (1 hr); Euthanasia Certification for Animal Control Officers (14 hrs); Disinfection and Infectious Disease in the Shelter (5 hrs). 2010 (64.5 hrs): Disease Recognition for Animal Control Officers (8 hrs); ECG (2 hrs); Hematology (12 hrs); Hematology (2 hrs); Hemostasis (2 hrs); Antibiotic Responsive Diarrhea (2 hrs); Feline Pancreatitis (1.5 hours); Canine Influenza (2 hrs); Flea Biology and Control (1 hr): Atrial Fibrillation (3 hrs); Feline Struvite Urolithiasis (3 hrs); Fluid Therapy (3 hrs); Feline Infectious Peritonitis (3 hrs); Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (3 hrs); Xylitol Toxicity (3 hrs); TVMA Board of Directors (5 hours); Shelter Medicine (2 hrs); Acute Collapse (3 hrs); Managing the Diabetic (1 hr); Peri-Operative Pain Management (1 hrs); Hyperglycemia in Critically Ill (2 hrs); 2009 (86.5 hrs): Practical Neurology (10 hrs); Shelter Medicine (8 hrs); Arachnoid Cysts (3 hrs); Feline Obesity (3 hrs); Heartworms (4 hrs); Intraventricular Disc Disease (6 hrs); Laryngeal Paralysis (3 hrs); Local Rabies Control Authority Seminar (6 hrs); Pneumothorax (3 hrs); Acupuncture (10 hrs); Cryotherapy (2 hrs); Esophagitis (2 hrs); Myxedema Coma (2 hrs); Parenteral Nutrition (2 hrs); Polyuria Polydipsia (2 hrs); Toxins (3 hrs); Urolithiasis (2 hrs); Proteinuria (2 hrs); Drug Compounding (1 hr); Chronic Renal Failure (2 hrs); Glaucoma (6 hrs); Nutrition (1.5 hrs); Urate Urolithiasis (3 hrs); 2008 (62 hrs): Pancreatitis (2 hrs); Central IV Lines (4 hrs); Bone Marrow Sampling (4 hrs); Practical Cardiology (8 hrs); Vomiting (1 hr); Dentistry (1 hr); Canine Rehabilitation (4 hrs); Canine Vomiting (1 hrs); Drowning (2 hrs); Cryptorchidism (2 hrs); Feline Heartworm Disease (4 hrs); Polyuria Polydipsia (2 hrs); Ice Therapy (2 hrs); External Parasites (1 hr); Water Balance (2 hrs); GI Disease in Norwegian Lundehunds (2 hrs); Spirocerca (2 hrs); Congestive Heart Failure (4 hrs); Granulomatous meningioencephalitis (2 hrs); Prostatic Disease (2 hrs); Feline fibrosarcoma (2 hrs); Eyes and Endocrine Disease (2 hrs); Eye melanomas (2 hrs); Diabetes Insipidus (2 hrs); Canine pituitary macrotumors (2 hrs). WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNAL MEDICINE REFERRAL AND GENERAL SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, Nacogdoches, TX, 2009-present. Eastex Veterinary Clinic in Nacogdoches TX and Southwood Drive Animal Clinic in Lufkin TX. MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SpayNeuterNac.org, Nacogdoches, TX, 2009-present. Low Cost spay-neuter clinic for Nacogdoches County, services based on financial need. FIELD INSTRUCTOR, School of Professional Leadership and Advancement, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007-present. Teach on-line undergraduate 3 credit hour course in Medicine and Behavior in Animal Shelters. ADJUNCT FACULTY, Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD, 2010. Instructor for East Coast Animal Control Officer Academy . INTERNAL MEDICINE REFERRAL PRACTICE, Nacogdoches, TX, 1997-2009. Small Animal Internal Medicine, limited Small Animal Practice/Emergency. Connolly Animal Clinic and other practices in Nacogdoches and Lufkin Texas. TEXAS A&M SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC, College Station, TX, Clinical Associate, 1994-1997. Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Emergency, Teaching. Chief Resident 1996-1997. WESTBURY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Houston, TX, Veterinary Associate, 1992-1994. Companion Animal Practice and Emergencies, AAHA Certified, 24-hour care. AWARDS AND HONORS Texas Animal Control Assocation (TACA) W.R. BILDERBACK AWARD, 2011, for the veterinarian that has rendered oustanding service and is a staunch advocate of the animal control profession. Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice (TAVP) CLINICAL REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION AWARD, 2004, for contributions by providing consultation advice and referral services to veterinarians in the State of Texas. TVMA CLINICAL RESIDENT AWARD, 1997, for contributions to the veterinary profession through teaching, research and service. TVMA AWARD OF MERIT, 1992, Outstanding 4th Year Veterinary Student. TEXAS KENNEL CLUB AWARD, 1992, for proficiency in Small Animal Medicine. PHI KAPPA PHI HONOR SOCIETY, inducted 1992. SALISBURY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, 1991-1992. PFIZER VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, 1991. PHI ZETA VETERINARY HONOR SOCIETY, inducted 1991. WARREN KILPATRICK VETERINARY SERVICE AWARD, 1990. SUTHERLAND SCHOLARSHIP, 1990. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP, 1989. DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD, 1989. MAX ROY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, 1984-1987. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS Radlinsky MG, Homco LD, Blount WC. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound 1998 Mar-Apr;39(2):150-3. Ultrasonographic diagnosis--radiolucent pulmonary foreign body. Helicobacter pylori in the Dog, 1995-1997 Propofol Anesthesia in the Dog, Abbott, 1995-1996 Merck Field Trial RM-324, 1993-1994 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Small Animal Internal Medicine: 69 hrs (1994-present) - Addison's Disease (2 hrs); ECG in Practice (2 hrs); Practical Internal Medicine - Hematology (8 hrs); Acute Collapse (3 hrs); Managing the Diabetic (1 hr); Practical Internal Medicine - Neurology (10 hrs); Practical Internal Medicine - Cardiology (7 hrs); Genetic Diseases in Retrievers (1 hr); Internal Medicine Do's and Don'ts (2 hrs); Pancreatitis (4 hrs); Nutraceuticals (2 hrs); Hyperadrenocorticism (2 hrs); Practical Internal Medicine - Liver, Pancreas, GI, Glucose Curves (8 hrs); Acute Renal Failure (1 hr); Canine Parvovirus (1 hr); Babesiosis (1 hr); Chronic Liver Disease in the Dog (1 hr); Helicobacter in the Dog (1 hr); Hemothorax (1 hr); Feline Triaditis (1 hr); Blood Pressure and Liver Disease (1 hr); Feline Hyperadrenocorticism (1 hr); Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (1 hr); Myelodysplasia (1 hr); Atypical Hypoadrenocorticism (1 hr); Limbic Epilepsy and Sialoadenopathy (1 hr); Failure to Grow in the Dog (1 hr); Feline Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (1 hr); Feline Myelodysplasia (1 hr); Follicular Lymphoma (1 hr). Diagnostic Techniques Wet Labs: 18 hrs (2000-present) - Hemolymphatic Cytology, Blood Typing, Cross Matching, and Bleeding Time (4 hrs); Spinal Tap, Liver Aspiration, Nasal Biopsy, Colon Biopsy, Bone Marrow Sampling, Respiratory Diagnostics, Neurologic Exam. Therapeutic Techniques Wet Labs: 14 hrs (2000-present) - Plasma collection, Feeding Tube Placement, Chest Tube Placement, Thyroidectomy, Central Venous Catheter Placement. Small Animal Ultrasound: 16 hrs (2001-2007) - Thoracic Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Abdominal Ultrasound. Veterinary Technician and Animal Control Officer Seminars: 39 hrs (1996-present) - Disinfection and Infectious Diseases (6 hrs); Euthanasia Certification (18 hrs); Disease Recognition (8 hrs); Canine Influenza (2 hrs); High Volume-High Quality Spay and Neuter (2 hrs); First Aid (2 hrs); Venipuncture (2 hrs); Placing Feeding Tubes (2 hrs); Glucose Curves (1 hr); Disinfection (2 hrs); Anesthetic Monitoring (1 hr); CPR (2 hrs), Fluid Therapy (1 hr). Veterinary Student Curriculum/Presentations: 55 hrs (1992-2006) - Herbs for Kidney Failure, Herb-Drug Interactions, Herbs for Arthritis, Ethics in Veterinary Medicine, Physical Examination, Bone Marrow Sampling, Treatment of Shock, Chemotherapeutics, Corticosteroid Therapy. Undergraduate College Courses: 144 hrs (2007-present) - Medicine and Behavior in Animal Shelters. MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES TVMA Shelter Medicine Committee, 2010-present Guanacaste Province (Costa Rica) Animal Welfare Foundation (GPAW) Board of Directors, 2006-present Humane Society of Nacogdoches County Volunteer Veterinarian, 2004-present Veterinary Information Network (VIN), 2001-present Candidate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), 1994-present TVMA Non-Profit Task Force, 2010 TVMA Board of Directors - East Texas Proxy, Spring 2010 Open Directory Editor (Veterinary Alternative Medicine, Pet Nutrition, Vaccination Issues), 2001-2005 VBMA Credentials Committee, 2003 TVMA Task Force on Vaccinations, 2002-2003 TVMA Peer Assistance Committee, 1990-1995 Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control (BARC) Volunteer Surgeon, 1992-1994 Houston Humane Society Volunteer Veterinarian, 1992-1994 Houston SPCA Volunteer Veterinarian, 1992-1994 Listserves: TexasVets (moderator), VetWitness4Him (moderator), ShelterVets, Texas Shelter Vets, O'Malley Alley Cats, Nacogdoches Project (NacCares.org), VetProf, TexVetMed, Complementary/AlternativeVetMed, VetBotanicalMedAssoc, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) Veterinary Botanical Medical Association (VBMA)