Chief Executive Officer and President
Director of Exotics
Director of Avian and Exotics Medicine
Director of Wildlife Medicine and Rehabilitation
Practitioner of Veterinary Medicine

Professional Experience

1988 - Present: Central Veterinary Associates, Valley Stream, NY
Veterinarian of small animal, exotic, avian, pocket pets, reptiles and wildlife rehabilitation. Doctor Manager of our 24 hour main hospital facility.

1987-1989: Connecticut Veterinary Center, West Hartford, CT
Responsible for primary technician duties and limited Veterinary Practice

Education

1995-1996: Utrecht University School of Veterinary Medicine; Utrecht, Netherlands; Fulfuillment of Clinical Studies, work contract

1987-1991: Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine; Medicine Stillwater, OK; Fulfillment of Clinical Studies

1985-1988: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; St. Kitts, West Indies; Accelerated Veterinary program

1979-1985: University of Georgia School of Agriculture; Athens, Georgia; Bachelor of Sciences in Biology/Microbiology/Prevet; EPA - 1 year work contract

Professional Affiliations

NYSVMA - member
AVMA - member
LIVMA - member
NYC VERT - founding member/board member
SC SPCA - member
AAHA - member
AAV - member
APTF - founding member
OEM Consultant
CART - founding member

Distinctions

Alley Pond Environmental Center - Friend of the Environment Award -1997
Recipient of the ASPCA Founder's Award - 2001
Recognition by SCSPCA for extensive work during WTC Crisis - 2001
Everyday Heroes
Animal Planet Documentary
SCSPCA - Investigator; Head of Vet Services
APEC - Board of Directors 1998 - present