Dr. Johnny D. Hoskins - Telemedicine
Dr. Johnny D. Hoskins received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1968 from Oklahoma State University. He then received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University. He is a Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, with specialties in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Small Animal Pediatrics and Geriatrics. He is Professor Emeritus at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, to name a few.
Dr. Hoskins currently provides a small animal internal medicine consultant service to practicing veterinarians throughout the world. A true leader in the diagnosis and treatment of health problems in dogs and cats of all ages.
He is the author of numerous scientific articles and the clinical textbooks; Veterinary Pediatrics: Dogs and Cats from Birth to Six Months and Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat — published by W.S. Saunders Company of Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Hoskins writes a regular news column for widely-read trade magazines on selected topics in small animal pediatrics and geriatrics. He is also a well-recognized national and international speaker on many clinical practice-related topics in small animal internal medicine for veterinarians and dog and cat fanciers. His talks on canine and feline pediatrics and geriatrics are unique– the animal is always the principle of his well-designed lectures.
Dr. John Parks, DVM ACVS - Board Certified Surgeon
Dr. Parks is a board certified surgeon; Diplomate in the College of Veterinary Surgeons. Since the beginning of his surgical career, he has been performing traditional soft tissue, thoracic, abdominal, orthopedic and neurological surgical procedures. In addition, he now offers endoscopic procedures, thoracoscopic, laparoscopic, cytoscopic and rhinoscopy.
In 2000, he opened his mobile surgical practice, Veterinary Surgical Services, a dream many years in the making. He enjoys travelling to veterinary hospitals across the tri-state area, working with their staff and bringing the availability of state-of-the-art surgical procedures to his clients.
Education:
College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Internship, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston MA Surgical Residency, Animal Medical Center, New York.
Post-Graduate Employment: Present Veterinary Surgical ServicesAtlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, Long Island, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center, Bedford Hills, NY Veterinary Emergency Group, White Plains, NY
Dr. Jean-Paul Petrie - Echocardiology
Cardiology Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Cardiology
DVM -Ontario Veterinary College, Univ of Guelph, Internship – Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Residency – Animal Medical Center, NYC
Dr. Petrie is a clinical cardiologist seeing patients in a travelling practice. Prior to this current position, he was a staff cardiologist in the Department of Medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York where he was employed for almost 11 years. Dr. Petrie completed his DVM degree at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1994. Following veterinary school, he completed his internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield, MI. Prior to completing his residency he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in cardiac physiology and interventional cardiology at the Robarts Research Institute, University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Petrie then travelled to New York to complete is residency in veterinary cardiology at the Animal Medical Center in 1996. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Cardiology, since 1999. Jean-Paul has a specific interest in echocardiography and feline cardiomyopathies. He continues to lecture both nationally and internationally. Dr. Petrie continues to be actively involved in clinical research projects and has published several articles and book chapters while continuing to be active in this aspect of his career.
Dr. Ellen Lindell, VMD – Behavior
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Dr. Lindell received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced general medicine and surgery for several years, then completed a residency in veterinary behavior through Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lindell is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. In addition to practicing behavioral medicine, Dr. Lindell enjoys lecturing and writing about animal behavior.