2008 — Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant
professor in zoological medicine and LSU SVM alumnus (2001), discoversed that West Nile Virus was causing holes to develop I the skins of alligators (the $ 50 million alligator industry suffered massive losses prior to this discovery).
In 2016 she obtained RCVS
Diploma in Zoological Medicine with a reptilian specialty and is also an RCVS recognised specialist in Zoo and Wildlife medicine.
Prior to school she had 4 years of experience working at the Orange County Zoo in California and is interested in pursuing a residency
program in Zoological Medicine.
Went on to complete Residency
in Zoological Medicine at the University of California Davis, Current position: Senior veterinarian Pacific Wildlife Center, Morro Bay, California
It is an international specialty organization recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for certification of veterinarians with special
expertise in zoological medicine.
Board
Certification in zoological medicine by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM): ACZM diplomates are considered specialist in all species (avian, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and aquatics).
Divers and Mayer, both board - certified
specialists in zoological medicine and faculty members at the university, worked with Gerald Becker, the North American sales manager for Supreme Petfoods, to create the position.
2008 — Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant
professor in zoological medicine and LSU SVM alumnus (2001), discovered that West Nile Virus was causing holes to develop I the skins of alligators (the $ 50 million alligator industry suffered massive losses prior to this discovery).
After working for 15 years at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, researching migratory birds, whooping cranes, and the California condor, he moved to Kansas State University, where he developed an internationally - recognized
program in Zoological Medicine.
ACZM diplomates and ACZM eligible veterinarians have undergone specialty training (3 year residency)
in zoological medicine or have 6 years of experience in zoological medicine.
Three common household toxins — TeflonTM, avocado, and heavy metals — present deadly dangers to your feathered friends, according to Dr. Krista Keller, a veterinary specialist
in zoological medicine.
Since 2012 he is also an International Fulbright Specialist
in Zoological Medicine.