Diane Monsein Levitan,VMD Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Small Animals [email protected] 516-655-8720

EDUCATION February, 2019 5 day educational activity: Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training for Animal Applications October, 2018 2 day advanced internal medicine course in hepatic, biliary and pancreatic disease. July, 2018 3 day advanced abdominal, non-cardiac thoracic and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Sound Technologies. February 2016 Advanced echocardiography wet lab and lecture course: 22 hours March, 2015 Advanced small animal internal medicine endocrinology course: 20 hours Summer, 2015 Took Animal Crime Scene class through University of Florida, animal forensic certificate course June, 2012 Stenting course at ACVIM meeting. Lecture and lab covering the technical and clinical aspects of intra-tracheal and urethral stenting including case selection, device design and use, and pre and post procedure care of the patient. January, 2011 Essential Soft Tissue Surgery in the Dog and Cat: 2.5 day intense and extended learning opportunity, this course provided participants direct skill building with selected basic and advanced soft tissue canine and feline surgical procedures that are needed in private practice. March 2011 5 day Animal Dental Training Center Advanced Dentistry Course, Baltimore, MD October, 2010 Advanced small animal internal medicine endocrinology course: 20 hours June 7-11 2009 Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania: Executive Veterinary Leadership Program: Making an Impact as Public Health Leaders October-December 2008 Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles and Practice. 40 hour hyperbaric medicine training course. Annually Attendance at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine continuing education meetings. February 2006,2007,2008 Attendance at the Western Veterinary Conference continuing education meetings. February 2006,2007,2008: Media Training with Jim Humphries and Veterinary News Network; Television Production News Seminar: Five days intensive training to produce eight one-hour news shows. Associate Producer and Reporter. January 2007 One week advanced cardiac ultrasound course at Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine given by June Boon and Dr. Jan Bright. Nov. 2002, March 2001 Media training with Dr. Jim Humphries, St. Francis Productions. July 1992-1994 Residency in small animal internal medicine, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. June 1991-1992 Internship in small animal medicine and surgery at The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY. 1987-1991 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine,Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris

1983-1987 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Bachelor of Science, Honors in Biology.

VETERINARY PRACTICE

February 2019- present Member of the Board of Directors of Hyperbaric Medicine International

August 2018- present Wag Labs, Inc. Member of Advisory board. Educational material content advisor and contributor as well as public spokesperson for marketing and news.

August 2018- present Advisory board member, www.babelbark.com June 2018- present Executive board member, Technology Partners Innovations (TPI). Joint venture with Patterson Companies June 2018- present Associate editor for internal medicine in Journal of Small Animal Practice. May 2018- present Newsday contributor for Long Island Living section.

June, 2016- present Founder and director: Insight Veterinary Concepts and Insight Veterinary Mobile CT: bringing insight on sight by providing mobile CT imaging at local veterinary hospitals. June 2014- present Member of The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine General Exam Committee June 2012 Founder and President, Veterinary Consulting Services, PC. Consulting for veterinarians regarding difficult cases and blood test results as well as providers of continuing education for

!1 veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary staff. This organization is an approved New York State Sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

December 2011-present CurePet, Inc./Sapphire: Subject matter expert for a new and unique veterinary practice management software connecting pet owners, referring veterinarians at small practices, specialists at large animal hospitals, academic institutes, software developers and suppliers of medical and general pet supplies. Tight integration across the various modules (practice management, EMR, referral portal and client portal) easily usable interface, extendable architecture provides exceptional flexibility for integration with existing infrastructure investments including PACS, RIS, diagnostic equipment and more, so information becomes unified for easy administration and access.

December 2011-2013 Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine: subject matter expert and advisory board member for a new company promoting hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterinary patients.

June 2011- present VetAura: subject matter expert for a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Helping with startup, marketing, test resulting formats, consultant formats, consulting, etc.

June, 2010- present Owner and founder of Peace Love Pets Veterinary Care, PLLC in Commack, New York. A small animal veterinary care general practice, also specializing in one on one advanced and compassionate internal medicine, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, minimally-invasive surgeries and much more. 2010- present Volunteer veterinarian at Association of Friends for the Animals – Sosua, Dominican Republic. Multiple trips to this establishment to do high volume spays, neuters, vaccinations and care for animals in Sosua, DR. January, 2010- Sept. 2011 Internal medicine consultant for Antech Diagnostics, a national veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing telephone consultation service for veterinarians with questions regarding interpretation of laboratory work and case management.

January 2009- present Founder and President of Helping Promote Animal Welfare, Inc (Helping PAW). A 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity whose mission is to end pet overpopulation through education of the public on the importance of sterilization, basic pet care, humane treatment of animals and its benefits to animals and society and by providing high volume, high quality, targeted, affordable sterilization services of unowned and companion animals. Currently the organization is offering high quality, low cost general health care services and is subsidizing care for animals whose owners are on government assistance.

2008 - 2018 Member of Board for Veterinary Medicine: The Board of Regents, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education, appoints a State Board for each licensed profession to advise and assist the Board of Regents and the State Education Department on matters of professional regulation. The Board of Regents also appoints a Committee for Professional Assistance to advise them on matters relating to practice by professional licensees with alcohol or other drug abuse problems. January 2008– Sept.2008 Chief Medical Officer of PetWatch, Inc. A short lived company that hoped to create a network of veterinary specialty and general practice veterinary hospitals. Their mission was to provide the best and most progressive health care options for pets together with fulfilling the emotional and intellectual needs of the entire family; to enable progressive veterinary medicine through focused support of academic

institutions and to be the preferred care providers in the field of veterinary medicine.

November 2002- 2008 Founder, Director: Specialized Veterinary Care, PLLC, a multi-specialty veterinary referral and emergency/critical care hospital with the world’s first Compassionate Care Center. It has every veterinary specialty under one roof and is the only Center in the north eastern United States offering small animal hyperbaric medicine. In its prime, The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care had 130 employees including 27 doctors (board certified specialists, interns and emergency veterinarians). The Center received great recognition for its contributions to the community and to the veterinary profession. It was featured on the Today Show as well as Fox 5, The Nightly News and more. See http://www.youtube.com/user/peacelovepetsvet?feature=mhum August 2000- Feb. 2003 Owner and Chief of Staff of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialists, Selden, NY. 24 hour care internal medicine specialty practice. September 1997- Aug 2000 Founding member and Chief of Internal Medicine at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, PLLC, and Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center (AECCC), Plainview, NY, a multi-specialty veterinary referral and emergency/critical care veterinary hospital.

July 1996-present President of Mobile Veterinary Ultrasound & Endoscopy, P.C., Syosset, NY, a mobile veterinary internal medicine consultation and diagnostic service for veterinarians. Four internal medicine specialists travel to veterinary offices in and around Long island and New York City providing consultations,

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May 2009- present Established www.thevetreporter.com as a means to promote veterinary education and responsible veterinary news and information reporting. This is where you can see Diane in action, take a look. veterinary referral and emergency/critical care veterinary hospital.

May 2009- 2012 “Learning a la Carte” established as a new entity of Mobile Veterinary Ultrasound & Endoscopy, PC. Dr. Levitan will offer technical skills training and business management courses for veterinarians, office and technical staff at veterinary clinics. October 2008- present Consultant for Vista Research as a member of their Society of Industry Leaders. Provide confidential and unbiased business consultation for institutional money managers. January 2009-September 2009 A Veterinarian for Rescue, Ink. January 2009 -present Petliferadio.com: Cost-host with Bernadine Cruz of this web based radio program The Pet Doctor. An excellent and informative, highly subscribed to, radio program with podcasts. http://www.petliferadio.com/ petdoc.html

2007-2010 The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation: Board of Directors. October 2006-2009 “Ask The Vet” expert veterinary advisor and contributor of educational video segments for PetStyle.com; contributor to ThePetStyleBlogSpot. August 2006-2009 Contributing writer for Elements Magazine. Contributing writer for Boulevard Magazine. January 2006-2008 Your Pet Matters column writer for New York Tails Magazine.

February 2006-2009 Regular contributor: Newsday’s Parents & Children Magazine.

May 2006-present Advisor for 1-800-VETERINARIAN.COM. January 2006-2012 Frequent guest on WBNR and WLNA Radio. The show is “Good Morning Hudson Valley” with host Bruce Owens. August 2005-present Veterinary News Network: writer and news reporter. VNN News Team Coordinator and WVC- TV Associate Producer. March 2005-2008 Expert veterinarian for Doggybling.com. January 2000-2009 Frequent guest on News 12 Long Island’s “The Family Pet.” No longer on the air. March 2005-2010 Founder and past director of For Animals In The Hospital, Inc. (FAITH), a non-for-profit organization with the mission to help defray costs of emergency veterinary care to homeless pets and pets whose owners cannot afford care, as well as to promote community service.

January 2003-2004 Host of radio program “Pet Sense” on Long Island’s “World Famous 92.7 FM, WLIR.” Aired twice daily at drive times, five days per week. July 2001-August 2002 Host of a radio show internationally on the Internet as well as live in Phoenix, AZ and Providence, RI: July 2001-October 2001) “Speaking of Pets”… and “Of Animals and Man,”… a show emphasizing the importance of the relationships between animals and man.

See www.nabcinc.com. June 1996-July 2002 Internal medicine consultant for Antech Diagnostics, a national veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing telephone consultation service for veterinarians with questions regarding interpretation of laboratory work and case management. July 1994-March 1996 Internal medicine specialist at Ultravet Diagnostics, Mineola, NY. Ultrasound, endoscopy, internal medicine and critical care. June 1992-June 1994 Internal medicine, emergency medicine and critical care at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. March-June 1993 Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine exotic animal medicine. Primary exotics veterinarian.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE August, 2017 Veterinarian for Ignite Veterinary Solutions: Ask The Ignite Internist Anything. A fun and engaging challenge where I take questions and offer information to a talented large group of veterinarians.

!3 October 2016 Lecturer at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey: 8 hours of lecture: 2 hours on The History and Physiology of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen: Case Examples and Presentation of Relevant New Scientific Data: 6 hours on various topics in veterinary endocrinology (hypothyroidism in the dog, hyperparathyroidism in the dog, hypoaldosteronism in the cat, Cushing’s disease, hyperthyroidism, hypercalcemia in the cat) June 2014 Lecturer at American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference, Seattle, Washington on The History and Physiology of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen: Case Examples and

Presentation of Relevant New Scientific Data

September 2013 Lecturer at International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society meeting, San Diego, CA on The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Emergency Veterinary Medicine

June 2013 Lecturer at American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference, Seattle, Washington on The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

May 2013 Lecturer for Long Island, NY veterinarians and technicians on The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY.

2010- present Advisory board member for mypetvalues.com. This is web site dedicated to cat and dog owners. The goal is to make consumers aware of great values on various pet products and to provide accurate and medically sound advice and information

2008- present Lecturer for Merial and Pfizer Animal Pharmaceutical companies on Leptospirosis, other diseases and vaccinations. July 2009 Lecturer at the American Veterinary Medical Association Meeting “Ethical Concerns of a specialist on a

State/Provincial Board” March 2009 Guest lecturer at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. “Life after Residency…” March 2003-2008 Supervise interns and residents at the Center For Specialized Veterinary Care. Teaching and case rounds daily. 1997-2008 Internship program mentor for Suffolk Community College Veterinary Technician Program. 1995-1999 Endoscopy and laparoscopy course instructor for Karl Storz Veterinary Endoscopy America. Teaching continuing education wet labs with Dr. Todd Tams in NY, PA and NJ. 1995-present Private ultrasound and endoscopy instructor. 1995-2000 Guest lecturer at Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY. Lectures on veterinary ultrasound and endoscopy. 1995-1999 Lectures to Westchester and Rockland County and Brooklyn-Queens Veterinary Medical Societies and other groups on multiple topics, including the clinical significance of Helicobacter gastritis and inflammatory bowel disease in veterinary medicine and protein losing nephropathies–clinical significance and therapeutic options. 1995 Guest lecturer at LaGuardia Community College, Astoria, NY. Lectures on veterinary ultrasound and endoscopy. 1992-1994 Instructor and lecturer while a resident in small animal internal medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.

RESEARCH Multiple projects since 1985. Details upon request.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Editorial advisory board: for the journal: American Veterinarian

International Hyperbaric Medical Association: Member

Founding member: New York State Animal Protection Federation. The New York State Animal Protection Federation is the voice of New York's animal shelters, humane societies and animal welfare organizations. Formed in 2010, the NYSAPF was established to safeguard the wellbeing of all animals through legislative and policy !4 initiatives in New York. With a united voice, the NYSAPF will work to create a humane community where animals benefit from progressive, lifesaving programs develop the collaboration of our member organizations.

The Shelter Connection: Member of Advisory Board: TSC is a volunteer organization at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Washington, NY. Volunteers are professionally trained as adoption advisors and dog handlers, and fundraising efforts support many shelter improvement programs. The goal is to improve the quality of the life for the homeless dogs at the shelter by increasing adoptions through training and socialization and through educational outreach teaching the public that shelter dogs are not "damaged goods. Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is an international, non-profit organization serving over 2,400 members from more than 50 countries. The UHMS is the primary source of scientific information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide. American College of Hyperbaric Medicine: member: The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine was formed by a group of physicians practicing the developing specialty of hyperbaric medicine who noticed the need for a national professional organization dedicated to serving as a medical specialty society. The ACHM has worked to develop an image of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a distinct medical specialty, often requiring full time practice. American Society of Veterinary Journalists: In an effort to improve the quality of veterinary medical information delivered in the public media, the American Society of Veterinary Journalists (ASVJ) was formed to provide certification of veterinary contributors to public media. Further ASVJ lends extraordinary credibility and confidence to both producers and editors of traditional and on-line media.

Society of Industry Leaders (“SIL”): Member. The Society of Industry Leaders (SIL) is a carefully selected global network of industry professionals and thought leaders. SIL Members are connected to the clients of Vista Research Inc. via telephone and in-person consultations, and are compensated for their time. Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp.: Member of Command Staff- Veterinary and other professions coordinator. Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics: Historian and past secretary of this international veterinary society. For Animals In The Hospital, Inc. (FAITH): Founder and past director of this non-for-profit organization with the mission to help defray costs of emergency veterinary care to homeless pets and pets whose owners cannot afford care, as well as to promote community service. Pet Peeves, Inc.: Veterinarian and advisor for this non-for-profit organization that educates the public about animals and supports abandoned and stray animals on Long Island. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Past program committee member and Chairman of the Liver Study Group for its annual meeting, 2002 & 2003; member of Residency Training Committee, 1999-2000. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation: Member of the Board of Directors; previously Co-chairman and Charter member of Development Committee. The ACVIM Foundation's central mission is to support and advance studies in veterinary internal medicine that lead directly to new techniques in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society: The Objective of the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society is to raise the level of patient care for seriously ill or injured animals through quality education and communication programs. Long Island Veterinary Medical Society: Past director of the Education Committee, responsible for organizing continuing education lectures for Westchester, Rockland, New York City and Long Island; Chairperson of the Town of Hempstead Rabies Clinic in support of the Town of Hempstead and the Animal Health Foundation of Long Island, 1999-2002; member, Public Relations Committee. New York State Veterinary Medical Society: Co-Chairman of the Government Relations Committee, 2002-2007; member, Public Relations Committee, 2000-2002. Comparative Gastroenterology Society American Veterinary Medical Association Tilles Center for the Performing Arts: Past Member, Council of Overseers. Madonna Heights Governing Body Nassau County Museum of Art: Fundraising and event committees. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center: Bereavement & Trauma Advisory Council MEDIA APPEARANCES

!5 TELEVISION Merck Animal Health Media Spokesperson Veria Living: veterinary expert: multiple appearances Fios TV: Story on the use of hyperbaric oxygen in pets Montel Williams DogPedic Bed Infomercial: expert veterinarian on the Dream Team Mike & Juliet Morning Show (FOX): veterinary expert Multiple appearances on CNN as Veterinary Expert. The Catherine Crier Show, Court TV; Veterinary Expert. Multiple appearances on The Today Show, NBC; Feature stories. Western Veterinary Conference Television: assistant executive producer, news reporter, editor. Multiple appearances on Long Island news channels; reporting on Leptospirosis and other veterinary issues.

Regular guest as a veterinary specialist on “The Family Pet,” a Cablevision of LI program. Veterinary expert on “Good Day New York” morning segments. Guest appearance on the Food Channel series “The Three Dog Bakery. “ News 12, “The Family Pet”. NBC Nightly News, CSVC Overview. Fox 5 News, CSVC Overview. WB11, summer pet tips.

RADIO WABC Radio NY USA Radio Network’s Daybreak USA: frequent guest

Sirius Radio: The Loading Dock: frequent guest Hofstra Radio; Veterinary Commentator. Recurring guest on WBNR and WLNA radio “Good Morning Hudson Valley.” Recurring guest on The Frankie Boyer Show, 550 WLIE, Lifestyle Talk Radio Host of radio program “Pet Sense” on Long Island’s “World Famous 92.7 FM, WLIR.” Aired twice daily at drive times, five days per week. Host of Animals and Man… a talk radio show broadcast on 92.7 FM WLIR, NY and 98.5 FM WDRE, Long Island, as well as WALE Providence, RI and KFNX, Phoenix, AZ (Renaissance Radio of the North American Broadcast Company). Host of Speaking of Pets…, www.NABCinc.com, a talk radio show broadcast through Renaissance Radio of the North American Broadcast Company. Morning radio interview on Y107, New Country Radio. Multiple interviews for National Public Radio news regarding Leptospirosis. Regular guest appearance on Day Break USA with Al Lerner and Scott West on the USA Radio. WICC, “Talk of the Town”. WBNR, Monthly segment. PetStyle Radio veterinarian.

CONSUMER PRINT FEATURES

Expert for Paw Nation Numerous articles in New York Times, Newsday, Long Island Press, New York Post. Sunday Edition of New York Times, Style section cover story: “Fido is having a Senior Moment,” written by Julie Iovine. Best Friends News, Poisonous flowers. Cat Fancy, Avian Flu in Cats.

!6 Long Island Press, Pet dental care. I Love Cats, Top-10 dangers.

Distinction, Extreme care. Asbury Park Press, Summer pet tips. New York Post, CSVC Overview. Woman’s World, Exercising your pet. The Scranton Times, CSVC Overview. New York Post, Oncology. PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL FEATURES Many unmentioned as well as: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Society, cover: advertisement for VetCentric. DVM News Magazine: Article on the Center For Specialized Veterinary Care, “Care center beckons clients to book a room,” by Stephanie Davis. Long Island Business News, Human-animal bond. Veterinary Practice News, Avian Flu in Cats. Commercial Appeal, Avian Flu in Cats. New York Tails, CSVC Overview. Plain Dealer, CSVC Overview.

Frequent source for many other professional publications

PUBLISHED WORKS - PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS AND TEXTS

Levitan, Diane M., Susan Kimmel. Flexible endoscopy of the respiratory tract. BSVSA Manual of Endoscopy and Endosurgical Techniques, 2e eds: Lhermette, Sobel. Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. In progress. Levitan, Diane. “The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Small Animal Medicine.” American Veterinarian, December 28, 2016 Washabau, Robert, Michael Day. “Care and Cleaning of the endoscope and its accessories.” Canine and Feline Gastroenterology, 1e. Elsevier, 2012 Levitan, Diane M., Susan Kimmel. Flexible endoscopy of the respiratory tract. BSVSA Manual of Endoscopy and Endosurgical Techniques, eds: Lhermette, Sobel. Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. April, 2008. Levitan, Diane M. “Evolving trends for the management of diabetes mellitus in veterinary patients.” DVM Magazine, September 2001. Levitan, Diane M. “Acute renal failure: Did you consider Leptospirosis?” Vet Forum, 1998. “Leptospira kirschneri serovar grippotyphosa epizootic and unique clinical syndrome.” Written to all veterinarians in New York State to educate them and to increase awareness of the re-emerging disease, Leptospirosis. Levitan, Diane M. “Transplantation for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.” Sem Vet Med Surg (small animal) 12:268-273, 1997. Levitan, Diane M., Peter Kintzer, Glen L. Spaulding and Robert J. Murtaugh. “Microencapsulated pancreatic islet cell transplantation for the treatment of spontaneously occurring diabetes mellitus in dogs.” Abstract Proceedings IVECCS V. 894, 1996.

Levitan, Diane M. “The significance of Helicobacter infections in veterinary medicine.” Antech Diagnostics Lab Notes 017, 1997. Kramer, Jeffrey M., Diane M. Levitan. “What’s your diagnosis?” J Am Vet Med Assoc 209 (5): 899-900, 1996. Levitan, Diane M., Michael E. Matz, Catherine S. Findlen, Richard D. Fister “Treatment of Oslerus Osleri infestation in the dog: Case report and literature review.” J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 32:435-438, 1996. Monsein, Diane L. “Physiological effects and applications of classical massage.” Journal Am Holist Vet Med Assoc 14:31-35, 1995. Monsein, Diane L. “An overview of animal cancer registries in the United States and suggestions for improved applications.” Comp Cont Ed Pract Vet 13:1139-1146, 1991. Roberts, David D, Diane L. Monsein, Ralph Frates Jr., Milica S. Chernick and Victor Ginsburg “A serum test for Cystic Fibrosis using monoclonal antibody 19-9.” Arch Biochem Biophys 245:292-294, 1986

HONORS !7 2016 Selected as Nassau County's Outstanding Woman Of Achievement 2016. Honored by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano for being an extraordinary woman who makes a difference in Nassau County, gives back to the community, inspires and leads by example. 2008 Third time honoree and induction into the Hall of Fame of Long Island’s Top 50 Women awarded to the 50 most influential business women on Long Island by Long Island Business News. 2007 Awarded Veterinarian of the Year by All Saints Church, Great Neck, NY. 2006 Awarded 2006 Alumni Award of Merit presented by the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Alumni Society (VMAS); awarded to distinguished graduates for their contributions that advance knowledge in biomedicine, promote the welfare of animals through public education of animal owners, and benefit society through civic activities that foster the advancement of the profession and the school’s good name. 2006 Second time: Honoree at Long Island’s 50 Top Women, awarded to the 50 most influential business women on Long Island in 2006 by Long Island Business News. 2006 Distinction Magazine: Woman of Distinction for 2006. 2005 Honoree: “40 Under 40” awards from Long Island Business News, honoring Long Island’s “rising stars under 40.” 2004 Development award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Long Island Chapter. 2004 Honoree at Long Island’s 50 Top Women, awarded to the 50 most influential business women on Long Island in 2004 by Long Island Business News. 2003 Awarded Trailblazer Award from The National Association of Women’s Business Owners, Long Island Chapter. 2003 Awarded “Long Island Business Diva” by M3P (Millennium 3 Partners), Long Island. 2002 Award from The SPCA for tireless efforts during the events surrounding the World Trade Center tragedy. 2001 Recognition from the Long Island Veterinary Medical Society for volunteer efforts during World Trade Center tragedy. 2000 Merit Award from the Long Island Veterinary Medical Society in recognition of donations made to the Animal

Health Foundation of Long Island, an organization that provides financial assistance for pet care costs to the needy. 2000 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Long Island Cat Fancier’s Association. 1997 Regional Service Award from the New York State Veterinary Medical Society for Leptospirosis research and efforts toward veterinary and client awareness and education. 1997 Merit Award from the Long Island Veterinary Medical Society for Leptospirosis research and efforts toward veterinary and client awareness and education. 1991 Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. 1987-1991 Dean's List,

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. 1990 Phi Zeta, Beta Chapter, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. 1987 Phi Beta Kappa Society, Alpha Chapter, University of Michigan.

1987 High distinction, honors in Biology, University of Michigan. 1987 Mortar Board, National Senior Honor Society. 1986 Golden Key National Honor Society. 1985 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation research grant: Cystic Fibrosis Research, NIADDK, The National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.

My life and my practice revolve around compassionate, ethical veterinary practice and the importance of the human animal bond. A major goal in my life is to improve veterinarian and client education, and to encourage understanding and appreciation of the pet as a member of the family. I would like to make client emotional support, education about pet diseases and ethical treatment of clients and patients a priority for all practicing veterinarians

To see additional videos, pictures or to hear radio pieces, see www.vetspecialist.com or www.peacelovepets.org or www.thevetreporter.com or you tube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/peacelovepetsvet? feature=mhum

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