College of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

BS, Zoology/Entomology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1983
DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1994 (with High Honors)
Internship, Cornell University, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1994-1995

Honors and Awards:

Priscilla Henderson Scholarship, 1991
Provides Award for proficiency in small animal medical diagnosis, 1993
Phi Zeta, Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine, 1994
Merck Award for top 10% of graduating veterinary class, 1994
Salsbury Scholarship, 1994
Community Service Award, presented by Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue, 2006
Superior Accomplishment Award, Health Science Center, 2007

Research Interests:

Shelter Medicine – epidemiology of infectious diseases in a shelter environment; Dermatologic problems in shelter animals; Pain Management in a shelter environment; Effectiveness of trap-neuter-release programs in reducing numbers of cats in animal control facilities; Vaccination strategies and efficacy in a shelter environment

Selected Publications:

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Shih A, Robertson S, Isaza N, Pablo L, Davies W. Comparison between Analgesic Effects of Buprenorphine, Carprofen and Buprenorphine with Carprofen for Canine Ovariohysterectomy. J Vet Anesthesia and Analgesia 2007 (in press).