Rob Best
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Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Brian Beale received his DVM from the University of Florida in 1985. He completed an internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., and a surgical residency at the University of Florida. He became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1991.
Dr. Beale was an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine prior to joining Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 1992. In 2018, Dr. Beale was named a Founding Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Small Animal Orthopedics (arthroscopy and fracture repair) by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 2020, Dr. Beale founded Beale’s Best and Bark City Veterinary Specialists.
Marika Constantaras, DVM, MS, DAVDC
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Lindsay Elam, DVM, MPH, DACVSMR
Dr. Lindsay Elam is an Associate Professor in the Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility service at Colorado State University (CSU). Dr. Elam earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Florida (UF), a dual-degree background providing a unique perspective on the intersection of individual clinical care and broader population health. Following her doctoral studies, she completed a specialty internship in Integrative Medicine and a residency in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Elam’s academic career began at the University of Florida, where she served as a faculty member from 2016 until 2020, before joining the orthopedic team at CSU. Her clinical and research interests center on the multimodal management of osteoarthritis and the optimization of diagnostic techniques for mobility assessment in dogs. By utilizing objective data and innovative therapies, Dr. Elam is dedicated to improving the quality of life for canine athletes and aging pets alike. She additionally serves as an advisory board member for ElleVet Sciences.
Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and academia across North America. She currently works as a locum relief veterinarian in emergency and specialty hospitals, giving her a current perspective on the diverse challenges facing frontline teams. A prolific researcher, Marie has co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and is the author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means To Be a Veterinarian. As an international speaker and the founder of Reviving Veterinary Medicine, she helps veterinary teams manage high-stakes cases confidently while protecting their career sustainability.
David Huff, DVM
Dr. Dave Huff graduated from the NC State CVM in May of 1989. He practiced at a small animal facility for 2 years in Pennsylvania and then returned to North Carolina to practice small animal and large animal at Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in Wendell. He also practiced for 4 years at a small animal practice in Beaufort, South Carolina, and then returned to Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in 1999.
He has developed several interests and specialties over the years including a strong interest in small animal surgery. He has been affiliated with ICG/Synbiotics since 1991 as a canine semen freezing center. He was the first such center in North Carolina and at the time only the 3rd such center on the east coast. He added PennHip radiograph training and certification in 1996 and has been doing chiropractic care in animals since 1999. As a result, Dr. Huff has been one of the main speakers at many veterinary conventions & associations across the US including NAVC & WWVC. Through his clinical & surgical experience, Dr. Huff has garnered the expertise to train other veterinarians on proven protocols for a successful veterinary practice. Dr. Dave Huff is the proud owner of Plantation Animal Hospital in Clayton, NC. He specializes in superior small animal care for every one of his patients. He started using the Erchonia LLLT in July 2009 for his patients and continue to use their non-thermal laser technology every day. After consistent success with Erchonia laser therapy, he began hosting & instructing Erchonia LLLT Seminars in 2015.
Don A. Hulse, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Hulse graduated from Texas A&M in 1970 and completed his surgical training at Kansas State University in 1973. Commencing in 1970 and continuing until his appointment as a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Texas A&M University in 1984, Dr. Hulse served as a clinician in general practice and as a Staff Surgeon at Louisiana State University and Oklahoma State University. He successfully fulfilled the requirements for admission into the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1977. He is a recognized leader in veterinary orthopedics and is frequently an invited speaker at National and International Veterinary conferences. He has developed techniques commonly used for treatment of bone and joint disorders in dogs and is a co-author of Small Animal Arthroscopy. His clinical research interests focus on minimally invasive surgery for joint disorders and for fracture treatment.
Yukiko Kuwahara, DVM, DRIC, CVA
Dr. Yukiko Kuwahara (Dr. Youkey), DVM, DRIC, CVA, is a globally recognized veterinary lecturer, author, consultant, and industry leader.
In addition to her extensive international work in veterinary medicine and education, Dr. Youkey has recently been appointed
Director of Japan Veterinary Affairs & Business Development for Multi Radiance Medical (MRM). In her new role, Dr. Youkey will lead the expansion and development of Multi Radiance Medical’s business operations in Japan, working to strengthen veterinary relationships, education, and market growth throughout the region.
Janet Martin, DVM
Dr. Janet Martin grew up in Massachusetts near Boston where she obtained her doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She also completed two post-graduate specialty internships, one in small animal surgery, and one in zoo and wildlife medicine.
After completing her studies, she worked as a zoo veterinarian at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. There she spent her days caring for everything from frogs to elephants. Zoo work also took her to the Melbourne Zoo in Australia, and deep into the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea as a field research veterinarian on a tree kangaroo conservation project. She also obtained training in disaster response and participated as part of emergency response teams sent to the US Virgin Islands after a devastating hurricane, to NYC after the9/11 World Trade Center attack, and to Great Britain to assist during the Foot and MouthDisease outbreak. After 10 years working in the zoo world she returned to Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine to help lead projects on rabies control in wildlife species and wildlife disease surveillance.
Eventually, following her interest in animal welfare and desiring to make an impact on the tragedy of pet overpopulation, she entered the newly developing field of shelter medicine where she performed sterilization surgery and advised on shelter medicine issues at several animal shelters in Massachusetts.
In 2011 she and her husband relocated 1600 km south to Athens, Georgia where she continues to practice shelter medicine, first at the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine and then serving as Medical Director of the local Humane Society. She currently performs sterilization surgeries in a private practice setting and assists local non-profit organizations in bringing veterinary services to pets in local low-income communities. She also continues to travel internationally to assist veterinary colleagues in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, India,Romania and Ukraine.She lives happily with her wonderful husband in their little house in the woods with their 3 sweet dogs and 2 mischievous cats!
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DAVBP, DECZM, DACZM
Dr. Joerg Mayer grew up in Germany where he received his primary education. He went to Budapest / Hungary to study veterinary medicine shortly after the “iron curtain” fell. During his studies he was fortunate to be able to work with veterinarians in South Africa and Namibia for 6 months. He always had a strong interest in exotic animal medicine.
After he received his doctoral degree from the University of Budapest/Hungary, he went to the USA for an internship in ‘Zoological Medicine and Surgery’ at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI. At the end of the internship he was part of a research team to study wild tree kangaroos in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea for 3 months. After this exciting experience, he went to the Royal veterinary College in London / England to study for his Masters of Science degree in wild animal health. The masters project which focused on lead toxicity in the common loon, brought him to the Tufts Wildlife Clinic in the USA. There he was hired to serve as a clinical associate professor and as the head of the clinical service for exotic animals. After 10 years at Tufts University he moved to Athens, Georgia in 2010. He currently is a Full Professor in Zoological Medicine at UGA.
He lectures regularly at large national and international conferences on all aspects of exotic animal medicine including Honey Bee Medicine. Dr. Mayer qualified with the first batch of specialists in Exotic Companion Mammals as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, in addition he is also a Diplomate of the American and the European College of Zoological Medicine. He served as the president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians from 2010-2012. Since 2012 he is also an International Fulbright Specialist in Zoological Medicine. In 2025 he received the status of being certified in honey bee medicine by the Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium.
Dr. Mayer published many scientific articles, book chapters some of which have been translated into French, Spanish and Portuguese. His latest book the “Veterinary Clinical advisor for birds and exotic pets” was published in early 2013 and contains over 750 page. In 2013 and in 2024 he received the exotic speaker of the year award by the NAVC. In 2018 he was voted Continuing Educator of the Year in Exotics at the Western Veterinary Conference. In 2016 he received the Oxbow/AEMV Exotic Mammal Health Award, an annual award to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of exotic mammal health.
Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC
Dr. Laurie McCauley is a pioneer in Veterinary Rehabilitation with a passion for optimizing pet health. A graduate of Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine, she spent six years in general practice before opening the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic and designing the first underwater treadmill for dogs. She served on faculty at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years. Dr. McCauley is Board Certified in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapies. An international lecturer and author, she has received prestigious awards, including the Iams AARV Award of Excellence and AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. She owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile rehab practice, and Optimum Pet Vitality, an educational platform for professionals and pet parents.
Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Rizzo earned her veterinary degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, completed a grueling 1-year rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, completed her oncology residency at Cornell University and became board certified in 2016. As the founder of Hope Veterinary Oncology Services she is passionate about making high-quality cancer care more accessible to pets and families by bringing oncology services closer to home. Dr. Rizzo
recently authored Practical Canine and Feline Oncology, a textbook designed to help veterinary general practitioners feel more confident and empowered in the diagnosis and management of cancer patients, with the goal of making veterinary oncology more accessible to the communities they serve. Through both mobile oncology in Washington state and vet-to-vet remote consultation services across the globe, Dr. Rizzo partners with primary care teams to provide comprehensive cancer care within patients’ local communities, within care-givers budgets and within the general practitioners’ comfort level.
Denise Rollings, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Denise is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) who is dedicated to improving the oral health of animals. She graduated with honors from Madison Area Technical College in 2001 with her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. After trying out various fields of veterinary medicine, she found her true calling in dentistry and pursued her VTS in Dentistry through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT) in 2014.
Denise founded Pet Dental Education, LLC in 2017 to promote education and innovation in veterinary dentistry. She provides on-site training to veterinary hospitals all over the country, aiming to improve the standards of dental care for animals. Additionally, she has served as a dental educator for several companies, teaching and inspiring others with her expertise. Denise has taught and assisted in over 200 lectures and wet labs over the years.
Denise’s love for animals doesn’t just end when the workday is over. She shares her home in Fort Myers, Florida, with her husband and beloved fur babies. Among them, her cherished cat Spaulding holds a special place in her heart—so much so that if she could, she’d marry him. Her adventurous spirit has led her to study anthropology, with a special focus on New World primates. She even spent time in the Peruvian Amazon studying macaws, despite facing challenges such as battling leishmaniasis twice. However, one thing she won’t adventure into is the kitchen—she openly admits to hating cooking.
Amanda Root, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Amanda Root is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist with a diverse background spanning clinical practice, research, and integrative medicine. Born in the Midwest, she began her veterinary career as a Registered Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager, working in the field for 14 years before pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, UK.
Following graduation, Dr. Root completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Irvine, California, and went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In addition, she expanded her expertise in integrative medicine by studying in China, completing the Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture program through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Root’s research interests include companion animal health and owner education. She has published on topics such as canine obesity—focusing on owner perception of body condition and feeding practices—and canine pseudopregnancy. Clinically, her areas of expertise include feline medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, infectious disease, and minimally invasive interventional procedures such as endoscopy and ultrasonography. She also has a strong interest in holistic and integrative approaches, incorporating nutrition, herbal therapies, and acupuncture into her patient care.
Now based on Oahu, Dr. Root lives with her husband, Dr. Sam Root, a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, along with their two British Shorthair cats, Hazelnut and Blueberry. Outside of her veterinary practice, she enjoys exploring nature, reading, cooking, discovering new restaurants, and traveling the world.
Macarena Sanz, DVM, DACVIM (LAM)
Dr. Macarena Sanz received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Universidad Nacional de la Plata in Argentina. She went on to complete a Master of Science, a large animal rotating internship, and a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Washington State University. Dr. Sanz also earned a PhD in Equine Immunology from the Gluck Equine Research Center in Kentucky.
She has served as a lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor in Equine Medicine at both the University of Pretoria in South Africa and Washington State University and is currently an Associate Professor of Equine Medicine at Iowa State University.
Nicole Shuey Wisner, BS, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Nicole has been working as a licensed veterinary technician for over 20 years. Her
clinical experience ranges from working in a small general practice, to working in a
university setting with multiple anesthesiologists, and finally moving to multi-specialty and emergency practices. She obtained her VTS in anesthesia and analgesia in 2018 and is currently working in a new role at Ethos Veterinary Health. She is currently serving as Exam Committee Chair and President-Elect of the AVTAA. She has always had a special interest in teaching other technicians and students and is currently working on providing CE to members of the veterinary community on a local and national level. Nicole believes that excellent anesthesia can be performed by technicians at all levels and in all types of practices with appropriate training, mentoring, and knowledge. She spends her free time exploring the pacific northwest with her husband and being a crazy cat mom to her one and only, Bennie.
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS (SA)
Ameet graduated veterinary school from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 2006 and subsequently completed a small animal internship and surgical residency at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph in 2010. He has remained at the OVC as a small animal surgeon and faculty member and is currently a Full Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies. He is a past- president of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society and an American College of Veterinary Surgery Founding Fellow of Minimally Invasive Surgery. He has provided training laboratories and lectures throughout North America, Europe and Asia. His research interests are focused on the development and advancement of minimally invasive surgery in small animals.
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