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IDEXX Reference Laboratories

Your practice partner.

Think of us as an extension of your practice, providing you with guidance, medical expertise, and personalized support that help you make quick, confident decisions.

Personalized support wherever you are on the globe

A dedicated team of local IDEXX professionals are available for in-person support when you need it. From training to medical consultations, or even just optimizing your clinic workflow, we’re just one call away. You also have access to our global network of support from board-certified specialists when you need a sounding board or have questions on next steps.

In person

Veterinary Diagnostic Consultants

Your primary point of contact for personalized support. Always on call for in-person visits, diagnostic evaluations, protocol queries, and training.

Professional Service Veterinarians

Veterinary professionals available for medical education, vet-to-vet discussions, and consultation on IDEXX tests and diagnostic protocols.

Field Support Representatives

Specialists available for optimizing workflow efficiencies and continuing practice education, such as VetConnect PLUS, select integrations, and online ordering.

 

On the phone and online

Medical Consultants

Direct live access and personalized guidance from our team of IDEXX experts, including our Diagnostic Support Technicians, Diagnostic Support Veterinarians, and board-certified veterinary specialists.

Pathologists

Personal attention from a pathologist who will be dedicated to your case from beginning to end and be available via direct phone line or email.

Customer Support Representatives

Dedicated to answering all your questions on laboratory services, test requests, results status, and more.

Education on demand

Hundreds of free courses are available on the IDEXX Learning Center so you can learn on your own schedule on any device. Learn the importance of SDMA, how to stage CKD, and access quick, clear videos on how to run the SDMA test. You can even attain CE credit.

 

Directory of specialists

Consult with board-certified veterinary specialists who are only a call away.

Janice Barnhart, DVM, DABVP

University of Florida

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Barnhart received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1993. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Massachusetts, and achieved board-certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Practice in 2002. Dr. Barnhart spent 23 years in clinical practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2017.
Erin Brandt, DVM

University of Georgia

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Brandt received her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia in 2007. She completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, a Fellowship at Cornell University, and participated in an emergency and critical care residency at Tufts University. Dr. Brandt spent 10 years in clinical practice Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2017.
Erin Brown, DVM

University of Missouri

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Brown received her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri in 2006. Dr. Brown spent 10 years in clinical practice in North Carolina before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2017.
Erin Brown, DVM

Iowa State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Brown received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 2009. Dr. Brown spent 11 years in clinical practice in South Dakota before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2020.
Bernadette Bylina, MS, DVM

University of Illinois

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Bylina received her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois in 1985. She completed a residency in anatomic pathology at Colorado State University. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an assistant professor at Ross University. Dr. Bylina spent 29 years in military veterinary service, industry and clinical practice in Illinois and Colorado before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2014.
Lara deCourtivron, VMD

University of Pennsylvania

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. deCourtivron received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. Dr. deCourtivron spent 10 years in clinical practice in Florida before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2019.
Darcy Fleming, DVM

Colorado State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Fleming received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2009. Dr. Fleming spent 9 years in clinical practice in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Montana before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2018.
Bonnie Gantley, DVM

Atlantic Veterinary College

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Gantley received her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2006. Dr. Gantley spent 15 years in clinical practice in Vermont, Illinois and Kentucky before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2021.
Marissa Greenberg, DVM

Washington State Univeristy

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Greenberg received her veterinary degree from Washington State University in 2006. Dr. Greenberg spent 15 years in clinical practice in California before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2021.
Alison Hadden, DVM

University of Illinois

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Hadden received her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois in 2014. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Colorado. Dr. Hadden spent 5 years in clinical practice in Colorado before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2018.
Jill Hayes, DVM

Ohio State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Hayes received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University in 1993. She participated in a laboratory animal medicine residency. Dr. Hayes spent 26 years in clinical practice in Ohio before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2019.
Jennifer Lehr, DVM

Kansas State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Lehr received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 2006. Dr. Lehr spent 9 years in industry and clinical practice in Kansas and Maine before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2015.
Jennifer Martens, DVM

Iowa State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Martens received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 2002. She completed an internship at a specialty referral and emergency hospital in Virginia. Dr. Martens spent 20 years in clinical practice in Virginia and Illinois before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2022.
Mireille Rabier, PhD, DVM

University of California

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Rabier received her veterinary degree from the University of California in 1997, after first completing a PhD in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology - Physiology. Dr. Rabier spent 24 years in clinical practice in California before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2021.
Kathryn Rawling, DVM

Colorado State University

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Rawling received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2006. Dr. Rawling spent 13 years in clinical practice in Wyoming and New Mexico before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2019.
Laura Bays Scott, DVM

Texas A & M University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Scott received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2000. Dr. Scott spent 18 years in clinical practice in Texas before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2018.
Laura Anna See, DVM

Texas A & M University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. See received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2007. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an adjunct professor at the Dallas Baptist University and Navarro College. Dr. See spent 11 years in clinical practice in Texas before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2018.
Jake Sexton, DVM, MPH

University of Missouri

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Sexton received his veterinary degree from the University of Missouri in 2013. He earned a Masters in Public Health from the University of Missouri in 2019. Dr. Sexton spent 6 years in clinical practice in Missouri before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2019.
Bridget Smith, DVM

Cornell University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Smith received her veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2003. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an adjunct professor at the Colby-Sawyer College. Dr. Smith spent 14 years in clinical practice in Virginia and New Hampshire before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2017.
Jessica Stephens, DVM

Michigan State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Stephens received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2002. Dr. Stephens spent 16 years in clinical practice in Illinois, New York and Connecticut before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2018.
Lois St. Pierre, DVM

Purdue University

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. St. Pierre received her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 1998. Dr. St. Pierre spent 16 years in clinical practice in Illinois, Massachusetts and Maine before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2014.
Lizzie Wood, MS, DVM

North Carolina State University

Diagnostic Support Veterinarian
Area of interest: diagnostic medicine

 

Dr. Wood received her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University in 2013. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New York. Dr. Wood spent 6 years in clinical practice in South Carolina before joining IDEXX as a Diagnostic Support Veterinarian in 2019.
Mieke Baan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Utrecht University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Baan received her veterinary degree from Utrecht University in 2005. She completed an internship at Cornell University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at The Ohio State University and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2009. Dr. Baan spent 17 years in academia and clinical practice in New York, Ohio and Wisconsin before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Jennifer Bagshaw, DVM, DACVIM

Tufts University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Bagshaw received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 1998. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New York, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Tufts University and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002. Dr. Bagshaw spent 21 years in clinical practice in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Amanda Blackburn, DVM, DACVIM

University of California

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Blackburn received her veterinary degree from the University of California in 2006. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New Jersey, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011. Dr. Blackburn spent 10 years in clinical practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2016.
Allison Bradley, DVM, DACVIM

Texas A&M University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Bradley received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2008. She completed an internship at Colorado State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2012. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at Colorado State University. Dr. Bradley spent 9 years in clinical practice in Colorado before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2017.
Shannon Bray, DVM, DACVIM

University of Illinois

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Areas of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Bray received her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois in 1997. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New York, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002. Dr. Bray spent 8 years in clinical practice in New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Montana before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2005.

Raquel Brown*, DVM, DACVIM

Texas A&M University

Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Areas of interest: oncology, internal medicine

 

Dr. Brown received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1995. She completed an internship at Texas A& M, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Texas A&M and a residency in veterinary oncology at Texas A&M. She achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002 (small animal internal medicine) and 2005 (oncology). In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an adjunct professor at Texas A&M. Dr. Brown spent 11 years in clinical practice in Texas before joining IDEXX part-time in 2006, and an additional 7 years in clinical practice before joining IDEXX as an Oncology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2013.
Marie Buckley, VMD, DACVIM

University of Pennyslvania

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Areas of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Buckley received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. She completed a rotating internship, followed by a specialty internship in internal medicine/emergency and critical care at a specialty hospital in Delaware, a residency in small animal internal medicine at a specialty hospital in Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2016. Dr. Buckley spent 9 years in clinical practice in Delaware and Pennsylvania before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Elizabeth Carsten, DVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Carsten received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1994. She completed an internship at the University of Minnesota, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Texas A&M University, a fellowship in nutrition at Texas A&M University and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1999. Dr. Carsten spent 8 years in clinical practice in Minnesota, Texas and Arizona before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2002.
Kelly Chaffin*, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM

Texas A&M University

Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Areas of interest: oncology, internal medicine

 

Dr. Chaffin received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1994. She completed an internship at the University of Georgia, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Georgia, and a residency in veterinary oncology at North Carolina State University. She achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998 (small animal internal medicine) and 2001 (oncology). Dr. Chaffin spent 19 years in clinical practice in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and California before joining IDEXX as an Oncology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2013.
Charlotte Davies, MA, VetMB, CertVA, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM

University of Cambridge

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Davies received her veterinary degree from the University of Cambridge in 1990. She completed an internship at the University of Georgia, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1996. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Cambridge and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Davies spent 19 years in clinical practice in the UK, Georgia and Virginia before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2009.
Alicia Dudley, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Purdue University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Dudley received her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 2010. She completed an internship at Mississippi State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at The Ohio State University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2014.  Dr. Dudley spent 6 years in clinical practice in Mississippi, Ohio and Indiana before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2016.
Kristi L. Graham, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Purdue University

Manager North America Medical Consulting Services; Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Graham received her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 1995. She completed an internship at Washington State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College, and achieved  board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2005. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at Purdue University and the Atlantic Veterinary College.  Dr. Graham spent 16 years in clinical practice in Washington, Prince Edward Island and Indiana before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2011.
Laura Harjes, DVM, DACVIM

St. George's University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Areas of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Harjes received her veterinary degree from St. George's University in 2013, with completion of her clinical training at North Carolina State University. She completed an internship at The Ohio State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at The Ohio State University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2017. Dr. Harjes spent 6 years in clinical practice in Ohio and California before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Beth Herman*, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC

University of California

Small Animal Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care Specialist

Areas of interest: internal medicine, emergency and critical care

 

Dr. Herman received her veterinary degree from the University of California in 1999. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in California, a combined residency in small animal internal medicine and emergency and critical care at a specialty hospital in Maryland, and achieved dual board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2005. Dr. Herman spent 18 years in clinical practice in California, Maryland and Washington before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2016.
Natalee Holt, DVM, DACVIM

Kansas State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Holt received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 2007. She completed an internship at Colorado State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Tufts University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011. Dr. Holt spent 6 years in clinical practice in Colorado, Massachusetts and New Hampshire before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2013.
Cara Horowitz, DVM, DACVIM

Tufts University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Horowitz received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 2008. She completed an internship and residency in small animal internal medicine at a specialty hospital in New York and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2013. Dr. Horowitz spent 14 years in clinical practice in New York and Pennsylvania before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Tania Kozikowski-Nicholas, DVM, DACVIM

Tufts University

Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Kozikowski-Nicholas received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 2004. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Arizona, a residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of California, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2009. In addition to clinical practice, she served as a clinical instructor at the University of California. Dr. Kozikowski-Nicholas spent 13 in clinical practice in Arizona and California before joining IDEXX as a Large Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2017.
Paige Langdon, DVM, DACVIM

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Langdon received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She completed an internship at Washington State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Missouri, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2001. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Missouri.  Dr. Langdon spent 13 years in clinical practice in Missouri and Virginia before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2010.
Jill Lurye, DVM, MS, DACVIM

University of Minnesota

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Lurye received her veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 1998. She completed an internship at the University of Illinois, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Auburn University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002.  In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an assistant professor at Auburn University and Kansas State University. Dr. Lurye spent 17 years in clinical practice in Illinois, Alabama, Kansas and Minnesota, before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2015.
Amber McAlister, DVM, DACVIM

Tufts University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. McAlister received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 2006. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Georgia, a residency in small animal internal medicine at a specialty hospital in Texas, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2013. Dr. McAlister spent 13 years in clinical practice in Georgia, Texas, California and Oregon before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Jenny Messinger, DVM, DACVIM

Kansas State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Messinger received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 2001. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Colorado, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2009. Dr. Messinger spent 18 years in clinical practice in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Florida prior to joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Andrea Wang Munk, MA, DVM, DACVIM

University of California

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Munk received her veterinary degree from the University of California in 2009. She completed an internship at Colorado State University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Georgia, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2013. Dr. Munk spent 6 years in clinical practice in Utah and California before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2015.
Astrid Nielssen, DVM, DACVIM

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Nielssen received her veterinary degree from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at Western College of Veterinary Medicine, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2003. Dr. Nielssen spent 22 years in clinical practice in Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Jill Pomrantz, DVM, DACVIM

University of California

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Pomrantz received her veterinary degree from the University of California in 2002. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New York, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of California, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2007. Dr. Pomrantz spent 17 years in research, industry and clinical practice in New York and California before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Liberty Rasor, DVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Rasor received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2000. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in California, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of California, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2004. Dr. Rasor spent 7 years in clinical practice in California and Arizona before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2007.
Jiyeun Rha, VMD, DACVIM

University of Pennsylvania

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Rha received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Connecticut, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Tufts University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2000. Dr. Rha spent 24 years in clinical practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Michelle Ritt, DVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Ritt received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1994. She completed an internship at Texas A&M, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Texas A&M, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. In addition to clinical practice, she served as professor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Ritt spent 25 years in clinical practice in Texas, Colorado and Minnesota before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Lara Rose, DVM, MSc, DACVIM

‎Université de Montréal‎

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Rose received her veterinary degree from the Université de Montréal in 2005. She completed an internship at the University of Prince Edward Island, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the Université de Montréal, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011. She earned a Masters of Science at the Université de Montréal in 2012. Dr. Rose spent 17 years in clinical practice in Québec before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Nancy A. Sanders*, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC

The Ohio State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine, emergency and critical care

 

Dr. Sanders received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University in 1991. She completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and a residency in emergency and critical care at a specialty hospital in New Jersey. She achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1995, and board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 1999. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sanders spent 21 years in research, industry and clinical practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2012.
Alan Schreiner, DVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Schreiner received his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1994. He completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Wisconsin, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Iowa State University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002. Dr. Schreiner spent 25 years in clinical practice in Wisconsin, Iowa and Washington before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Christine Serafin, DVM, DACVIM

Michigan State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Serafin received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2007. She completed an internship at Purdue University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Michigan State University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011. Dr. Serafin spent 12 years in clinical practice in Indiana and Michigan before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2019.
Meredith Sherrill, DVM, DACVIM

Iowa State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Sherrill received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 2011. She completed an internship at Purdue University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Missouri and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2015. Dr. Sherrill spent 11 years in clinical practice in Indiana, Missouri and Colorado before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Jennifer Steele, DVM, DACVIM

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Steele received her veterinary degree from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She completed an internship at the University of Minnesota, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2003. Dr. Steele spent 4 years in clinical practice in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2010 through 2017. Dr. Steele held additional roles within IDEXX before returning to clinical practice in 2019. She has returned to the Medical Consulting Services team as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2022.
Matt Takara, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Takara received his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1996. He completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at North Carolina State University and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2015. Dr. Takara spent 4 years in clinical practice in Colorado before commissioning in the US Army Veterinary Corps in 2000. He served in various clinical and consultative positions throughout the world including Florida, Alaska, North Carolina, California, Maryland, Texas and Iraq. Dr. Takara retired from the US Army after 20 years of service before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2020.
Tara K. Trotman, VMD, DACVIM

University of Pennsylvania

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Trotman received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. She completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2005. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Trotman spent 12 years in clinical practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2012.
Benita von Dehn, DVM, DACVIM

Colorado State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. von Dehn received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1989. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in New York, a residency in small animal medicine internal medicine at the University of California, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1996. Dr. von Dehn spent 9 years in clinical practice in the Netherlands, New Jersey and California before joining IDEXX part-time in 1998, and an additional 16 years in clinical practice before joining IDEXX full-time as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2014.
Amanda Wagner, DVM, DACVIM

North Carolina State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Wagner received her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University in 2002. She completed an internship at Tufts University, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin and achieved board-certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2010.  Dr. Wagner spent 13 years in clinical practice in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts and Wisconsin prior to joining IDEXX as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2015.
Susan Yohn*, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Iowa State University

Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Area of interest: internal medicine

 

Dr. Yohn received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 1982. She completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at Purdue University, and achieved board-certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1992 and board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1994. Dr. Yohn spent 29 years in clinical practice in New Jersey and Illinois before joining IDEXX part-time in 2011, and an additional 6 years in clinical practice before joining IDEXX full-time as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2018.
Heather Akridge, DVM, DACVD

Oklahoma State University

Dermatology Specialist
Area of interest: dermatology

 

Dr. Akridge received her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2007. She completed an internship at the University of Saskatchewan, a residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Akridge spent 13 years in clinical practice in Saskatchewan, Pennsylvania and Texas before joining IDEXX as a Dermatology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2020.
Michelle Green, DVM, DACVD

Michigan State University

Dermatology Specialist
Area of interest: dermatology

 

Dr. Green received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2007. She completed an internship at a specialty hospital in Connecticut, a residency in veterinary dermatology at Cornell University, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2011. Dr. Green spent 9 years in clinical practice in Connecticut and New York before joining IDEXX as a Dermatology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2016.
Kristin Holm, DVM, DACVD

Iowa State University

Dermatology Specialist
Area of interest: dermatology

 

Dr. Holm received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 1995. She completed a residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 1999. Dr. Holm spent 25 years in clinical practice in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Iowa before joining IDEXX as a Dermatology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2020.
Alondra Martin, DVM, DACVD

Mississippi State University

Dermatology Specialist
Area of interest: dermatology

 

Dr. Martin received her veterinary degree from Mississippi State University in 1993. She completed a residency in veterinary dermatology at Purdue University and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2012. In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at Purdue University. Dr. Martin spent 21 years in clinical practice in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan before joining IDEXX as a Dermatology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2014.
Catherine Metry, DVM, MS, DACVD

Auburn University

Dermatology Specialist
Area of interest: dermatology

 

Dr. Metry received her veterinary degree from Auburn University in 2007. She completed an internship at Purdue University, a residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Illinois and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2013.  In addition to clinical practice, she also served as a clinical instructor at Brown Mackie College. Dr. Metry spent 7 years in clinical practice in Iowa, Illinois and Kentucky before joining IDEXX as a Dermatology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2014.
Raquel Brown*, DVM, DACVIM

Texas A&M University

Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist
Area of interest: oncology, internal medicine

 

Dr. Brown received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1995. She completed an internship at Texas A& M, a residency in small animal internal medicine at Texas A&M and a residency in veterinary oncology at Texas A&M. She achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002 (small animal internal medicine) and 2005 (oncology). In addition to clinical practice, she also served as an adjunct professor at Texas A&M. Dr. Brown spent 11 years in clinical practice in Texas before joining IDEXX part-time in 2006, and an additional 7 years in clinical practice before joining IDEXX as an Oncology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2013.
Kelly Chaffin*, DVM, MSpVM, DACVIM

Texas A&M University

Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist
Area of interest: oncology, internal medicine

 

Dr. Chaffin received her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1994. She completed an internship at the University of Georgia, a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Georgia, and a residency in veterinary oncology at North Carolina State University. She achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998 (small animal internal medicine) and 2001 (oncology). Dr. Chaffin spent 19 years in clinical practice in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and California before joining IDEXX as an Oncology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2013.
Kimberly Menard, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Louisiana State University

Oncology Specialist
Area of interest: oncology

 

Dr. Menard received her veterinary degree from Louisiana State University in 2011. She completed an internship at a specialty referral hospital in Texas, a residency in medical oncology at the University of Missouri, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (oncology) in 2018. She earned a Masters of Science from the University of Missouri in 2017. Dr. Menard spent 10 years in clinical practice in Florida, Missouri and Texas before joining IDEXX as an Oncology Veterinary Specialist consultant in 2021.
Paige Brock Lee, DVM, DACZM

University of Tennessee

Zoological Medicine Specialist
Area of interest: zoological medicine

 

Dr. Brock received her veterinary degree from the University of Tennessee in 2008. She completed an internship at the University of Tennessee, a residency in zoological medicine at the University of Florida and the White Oak Conservation Center, and achieved board-certification by the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2013. Dr. Brock spent 11 years in clinical practice in Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina before joining IDEXX as a Zoological Medicine Veterinary Specialist in 2019.

*Indicates that this specialist is double-boarded.
†Indicates the specialist is a contractor.

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