Small Animal
Elizabeth Swanson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal) (she/her/hers)
Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi
This working group provides an interdisciplinary climate in which to explore opportunities to advance the field of surgery for exotic species, including avians, reptiles, fish/amphibians, small mammals, and zoo animals. This group will build on previous discussions regarding overcoming barriers to training and comfort working with exotic and zoo animals. A focus for this year's working group will be to explore and develop plans for expanded educational opportunities to train interested surgeons and veterinary technicians/staff in handling of and surgical procedures for these animals.