"As a veterinarian I have a commitment to client education and am an advocate for quality patient care. I have a responsibility not only to provide the highest standard of care to each individual animal patient presented to me for treatment, but also to serve as a source of compassion, guidance, and knowledge for my clients to help them make informed decisions about the welfare of their beloved pets."
Education
Masters in Veterinary Wildlife Conservation Medicine from
Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, 2007.
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Georgia, Athens, GA., 2003.
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Professional, Bachelor of Arts - German from Bradley University, Peoria, IL., 1997.
Current Professional Organization Memberships
- South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
- Portland Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)
- California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
- World Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (WAWV)
- Wildlife Disease Association (WDA)
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)
Veterinary Service Activities
- Volunteer veterinarian at the Oregon Zoo (January 2008 - present)
- Volunteer with Humane Society International (HSI)/Remote Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) providing veterinary services for and working with local spay/neuter groups and humane societies in Peru, Bolivia, and other Latin American contries (ongoing).
- Provide Volunteer veterinary services for animals at House of Reptiles in Tigard (January 2009 - present); also work directly with HOR as their referral veterinarian for clients with reptiles requiring medical or surgical care at Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital.
Professional Awards and Accomplishments
- Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
- Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
- Merck Outstanding Senior Veterinary Student Award - 2003
- Georgia S. Downing Trust Scholarship for Superior Academic Achievement – 2003
- Dr. John T. and Loraine Westbrook Bradberry Award for Scholarship and Professional Activities – 2002
- Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary Fraternity, James O. Scaife, Jr. Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Character - 2002
- Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary, Outstanding Sophomore Student Award - 2001
- Merial Award for Excellence in Veterinary Microbiology - 2001
- College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Awards – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
- Professional Publication:
- Flacke, Gabriella L., Michael J. Yabsley, Britta A. Hansen, and David E. Stallknecht. 2004. Hemorrhagic disease in Kansas: enzootic stability meets epizootic disease. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 40:288-293.
A Proponent for Animal Welfare
"I strongly believe in pet overpopulation control measures in order to reduce and eventually eliminate the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals in shelters. This goal can at least partially be accomplished through strong public education campaigns to reduce relinquishment of unwanted animals to shelters and through advocating adoption of homeless animals from humane societies, shelters, and rescue organizations."
A Global Perspective
"I am actively involved with RAVS (Remote Area Veterinary Services), a volunteer organization sponsored by the HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) that provides basic veterinary services to economically underprivileged communities in remote areas of the United States and abroad. I have also had a long-standing interest in wildlife medicine and conservation issues, both locally and globally. I have been fortunate throughout my career to have had several opportunities to participate in international wildlife veterinary programs and thus contribute to wildlife management and disease outbreak investigation. I am continuing to pursuing this interest while working at Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital by volunteering with the Oregon Zoo Veterinary Department once weekly. Moreover, in addition to serving the more traditional canine and feline patients at Murrayhill, I also have a special interest in and experience providing medical care for various exotic pets including birds, small mammals and reptiles."
Loves of My Life
"I share my life with my best friend and significant other, Gary, a wildlife conservationist from South Africa, and our two crazy Labrador retrievers Montana and Nebraska."
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