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 2010 (30 hrs): Atrial Fibrillation (3 hrs); Feline Struvite Urolithiasis (3 hrs); Fluid Therapy (3 hrs); Feline Infectious Peritonotis (3 hrs); Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (3 hrs); Xylitol Toxicity (3 hrs); TVMA Board of Directors (5 hours); Shelter Medicine (2 hrs); Acute Collapse (1 hr); 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): Panreatitis (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). 2007 (105.5 hrs): Feline Medicine Update (28 hrs) - dermatology, behavior, dentistry, pain control, anesthesia, pharmacology; Investigating Animal Abuse (12 hrs); Hypernatremia (2 hrs); Canine Histiocytic Disorders (2 hrs); Internal Medicine Do's and Don'ts (2 hrs); Thrombolytic Agents (2 hrs); Inflammatory CNS Diseases (2 hrs); Pancreatitis (2 hrs); Small Animal Nutrition (1.5 hrs); Nutrition and Cancer (6 hrs); Feline Medicine Update (10 hrs) - Cardiac and Respiratory Disease; Rattlesnake Envenomation (2 hrs); Nutraceuticals (2 hrs); IM Hemolytic Anemia (2 hrs); Lidocaine Patches (2 hrs); Echocardiography (8 hrs); Hyperadrenocorticism (4 hrs); Feline Medicine Update (8 hrs) - Chronic Renal Disease, Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Diabetes, Endocrinopathies; Practical Internal Medicine - Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal (8 hrs). WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNAL MEDICINE REFERRAL PRACTICE, Nacogdoches, TX, 1997-present. Small Animal Internal Medicine, limited Small Animal Practice/Emergency. 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. MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SpayNeuterNac.org, Nacogdoches, TX, 2009-present. Low Cost spay-neuter clinic for Nacogdoches County, services based on financial need. ADJUNCT FACULTY, Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD, 2010-present. Instructor for East Coast Animal Control Officer Academy . 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 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: 44 hrs (1994-present) - Acute Collapse (1 hr); 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 (1 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). Diagnostic Techniques Wet Labs: 16 hrs (2000-2009) - Spinal Tap, Liver Aspiration, Nasal Biopsy, Colon Biopsy, Bone Marrow Sampling, Respiratory Diagnostics, Neurologic Exam. Therapeutic Techniques Wet Labs: 12 hrs (2000-2008) - 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 Seminars: 14 hrs (1996-present) - High Volume-High Quality Spay and Neuter, First Aid, Venipuncture, Placing Feeding Tubes, Glucose Curves, Disinfection, Anesthetic Monitoring, CPR, Fluid Therapy. 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 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 1989-present 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)