
Isabelle Iff
DVM, Dip.ECVAA, CertVetAc(IVAS)

Isabelle Iff
DVM, Dip.ECVAA, CertVetAc(IVAS)
Isabelle received her veterinary diploma from the Vetsuisse Faculty at the University of Bern and completed a rotating internship at the Animal Hospital Bern. She was particularly interested in anaesthesia, pain therapy and intensive care medicine. She then began her residency at the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Animal Hospital Bern. She received her doctorate with a dissertation on the subject about epidural anaesthesia in dogs. She moved to Vienna, completed her residency and has been a diplomat at the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia since 2006. She deepened her interest in pain therapy with an education in animal acupuncture. Between 2007 and 2010 she worked as a Senior Clinical Anaesthetist at the Animal Hospital of the University of Liverpool (UK). She established the Pain Clinic for Small Animals at the Animal Hospital and completed additional training in acupuncture. She then worked as a representative in England and Canada and from 2011 to 2016 she worked for Veterinary Anaesthesia Services in Winterthur, where she started a pain consultation in collaboration with the Zurich Animal Hospital. She has trained in osteopathy and since 2017 Isabelle has been working part-time at the University of Bern in anaesthesiology and founded her own company vet doc iff gmbh (www.vet-doc-iff.ch), where she offers pain therapy and complementary medicine for small animals.
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Isabelle Iff
DVM

Isabelle Iff
DVM
Isabelle a obtenu son diplôme de vétérinaire à la Faculté de l’Université de Berne et a complété un « internship » à l’hôpital pour les petits animaux de Berne. Elle a suivi une formation spéciale au département d’anesthésiologie à l’hôpital vétérinaire de Berne. Elle s’est ensuite installée à Vienne où elle a terminé sa formation. En 2006 elle a obtenu le titre de Spécialiste de l’anesthésie et analgésie vétérinaire, « Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia ». Entre 2007 et 2010, elle a travaillé comme «Chef anesthésiste“ à l’hôpital vétérinaire de l’Université de Liverpool (Royaume-Uni). Elle y a créé la clinique de la douleur pour les petits animaux et a suivi une formation complémentaire en acupuncture. Elle a fait des remplacements notamment dans un grand hôpital de référence (Solihull, Royaume-Uni) et au Collège Vétérinaire de l’Atlantique (Canada) et a travaillé à VAS de 2011-2016. En collaboration avec l’anesthésie de l’hôpital des petits animaux de Zürich elle a établi des consultations pour la douleur chronique. Depuis 2017 elle travaille à l’Université de Berne comme cheffe de clinique dans l’anesthésie de la faculté Vetsuisse à temps partiel. En parallèle, elle travaille également pour son propre cabinet (vet doc iff gmbh).
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Isabelle Resch
DVM, BVSc, MVS, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine, Vet Behaviour)

Isabelle Resch
DVM, BVSc, MVS, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine, Vet Behaviour)
Isabelle graduated from the University of Sydney and has worked in small animal practice since then. She completed a Master of Veterinary Studies and Membership in Small Animal Medicine in 2001. Isabelle passed her Membership examinations in Veterinary Behaviour in 2016 and is currently undertaking a residency in Behavioural Medicine with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and the American College of Veterinary Behaviour, on the pathway to becoming a Veterinary Behavioural Medicine specialist.
Isabelle is a tutor for the Distance Education programme in Veterinary Behaviour, University of Sydney, a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) in Behaviour and has been an examiner for the Australia New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. She is the current President of AVBM (Australian Veterinary Behavioural Medicine), a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
She attends several national and international behaviour conferences every year and is passionate about providing ongoing education to help to continue growing and developing the field of veterinary behaviour. She currently works at Canberra Animal Behaviour Solutions at the Animal Referral Hospital in Canberra.
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Ivo Schmerold
Univ.Prof. DVM

Ivo Schmerold
Univ.Prof. DVM
Akademischer Werdegang
- Studium der Veterinärmedizin 1970 - 75, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Dissertation, 1978, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Fachtierarzt für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie (Bayerische Tierärztekammer), 1984
- Habilitation, 1991, Fach Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Beruflicher Werdegang
- Wissenschaftlicher Assistent, 1978 – 91, Anstellung an verschiedenen Universitäten (München, Freiburg i.Br., Zürich, Purdue University, West-Lafayette, IN, USA.)
- Wissenschaftlicher Angestellter, 1991 – 94, Bundesgesundheitsamt in Berlin, Institut für Veterinärmedizin, Leiter der Einheit „Toxikologie“
- Professor für Pharmakologie, ab 1995, Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien; 2001 - 2010 Leitung des Instituts, Ruhestand seit Aug. 2012
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Jack Davey
DVM

Jack Davey
DVM
Jack graduated from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, with first class Honours for his research on bone healing and also received the ‘Bruce Christie Surgical Prize’ for a high level of aptitude and clinical skills in small animal surgery during the veterinary course.
He then started his career as a veterinarian working in Launceston, Tasmania as a mixed animal veterinarian where his passion for surgery strengthened. In 2018, Jack was awarded the NVC’s ‘Best Recent Graduate’ award for his work in veterinary clinics across Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia with both large and small animals.
Now with the aim to further his surgical skills, Jack is undertaking a residency in Small Animal Surgery at ARH Canberra.
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Jack Lawson
BVetMed, MVetMed, PhD, DipACVIM, DipECVIM, PGCertVedEd, FHEA, MRCVS

Jack Lawson
BVetMed, MVetMed, PhD, DipACVIM, DipECVIM, PGCertVedEd, FHEA, MRCVS
Jack Lawson graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2009 and spent time in first opinion mixed and small animal practice.
He subsequently returned to the RVC, where he completed a PhD focused on the development of renal fibrosis in feline chronic kidney disease, followed by a residency in small animal internal medicine at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA).
He is currently a lecturer in small animal internal medicine at the RVC, where he maintains a clinical and research interest in urology and nephrology and is an American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology resident.
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Jackie Campbell
DVM, BVSc Hons, Dip CMT, CHPV

Jackie Campbell
DVM, BVSc Hons, Dip CMT, CHPV
Jackie is one of Australia’s leading voices in the field of veterinary palliative care. The owner of Sunset Vets, the nation’s largest network of veterinarians focused exclusively on palliative and end-of-life support services, Jackie spends much of her time helping families to effectively navigate medical decision making at end-of-life.
After graduating with honours from the University of Queensland in 2006 Jackie quickly became a passionate advocate for the advancement of palliative medicine within the veterinary field. In 2017 she became Australia’s first veterinarian to achieve certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPV). She holds a diploma in Canine Myofunctional Therapy and has clinical interests in osteoarthritis and chronic pain, making her a vocal supporter for the inclusion of allied health and interdisciplinary professionals within veterinary treatment plans.
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Jaclyn Gatt
DVM, BVSc, MVS (Cons Med), MANZCVS (Unusual Pets)

Jaclyn Gatt
DVM, BVSc, MVS (Cons Med), MANZCVS (Unusual Pets)
Jaclyn graduated from Melbourne University in 2010 and worked for almost 5 years in one of Melbourne’s busiest hospitals as a small animal and exotic pet vet. She spent 3 years working in emergency and critical care before opening the Bird & Exotic Animal Clinic with Dr Glynn Lam in 2016.
In 2015 Jaclyn completed a Masters of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine through Murdoch University, covering a wide range of species including those commonly kept as pets, along with zoo animals and wildlife. Jaclyn obtained Memberships in Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets in 2019 and sees a large number of primary and referral exotic cases. Her favourite topics include emergency and critical care of exotic pets, rabbit dentistry and soft tissue surgery. She is very excited to be given an opportunity to share her passion for exotics and their unique medical challenges in this webinar.
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Jacob Michelsen
DVM, BVSc(Hons), BSc(Vet)(Hons), MACVSc, GC(Management), DACVS Management, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (SA)

Jacob Michelsen
DVM, BVSc(Hons), BSc(Vet)(Hons), MACVSc, GC(Management), DACVS Management, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (SA)
Jacob graduated from Sydney University in 1990 and worked in mixed practice for two years before buying his own practice in South West Sydney with his wife and fellow veterinarian. The practice grew to become a group of practices and after 15 years were sold when Jacob and his family moved to Denmark. In 2008 A surgical residency at Charles Sturt University enticed him back to Australia. During his residency Jacob was fortunate enough to secure externships at Utrecht University under Prof. Jolle Kirpenstein, at North Carolina State University and with Charles Kuntz at South Paws in Melbourne. Jacob passed his Board exams in 2013 and moved to Canberra in 2014 to take up a surgical specialty and practice management position at ARH Canberra.
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Jacqui Ley
BVSc (Hons), FANZCVS (Animal Behaviour), CMAVA PhD

Jacqui Ley
BVSc (Hons), FANZCVS (Animal Behaviour), CMAVA PhD
Jacqui Ley is a registered specialist in Behavioural Medicine. She graduated from Melbourne University Veterinary School in 1995. A long time interest in animals, animal behaviour and training led her to undertake a Membership to the ACVSc in Veterinary Behaviour in 2000. Looking to understand more about behaviour, she left small animal practice for the world of research and investigated tests for measuring fear in dogs. Jacqui has completed a PhD at Monash University developing a model and questionnaire for describing canine personality.
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James Rushton
DVM, PhD, MRCVS

James Rushton
DVM, PhD, MRCVS
James Rushton beendete 2009 sein Studium an der Vetmeduni Wien und schloss ein Rotating Internship Pferdemedizin an. Seit 2010 ist er an der Augenstation der Vetmeduni Wien tätig. Nach dem Abschluss seines PhDs begann er eine 3 jähriges Residency Programm im European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology.
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James Simcock
BVSc (hons), MACVSc (Internal Med), Diplomate ACVS

James Simcock
BVSc (hons), MACVSc (Internal Med), Diplomate ACVS
James graduated from the University of Melbourne with honors in 2005. Following graduation he worked for 12 months in a busy small animal general practice.
In 2010 James achieved membership to the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Internal Medicine Chapter. In 2013 he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons by passing the certification examinations on his first attempt.
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Jamie Gaynor
DVM, DACVA, DACVPM

Jamie Gaynor
DVM, DACVA, DACVPM
Dr. Gaynor completed his undergraduate degree from The Colorado College in 1983 and received his veterinary degree (DVM) from The Ohio State University in 1988. He was in private small animal practice in northeastern Ohio for 1 year prior to returning to The Ohio State University for a 3 year residency in Anesthesiology. He is currently board certified in veterinary anesthesiology and a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. He is also certified in veterinary acupuncture and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Gaynor joined the faculty at Colorado State University in 1992 and was Section chief and associate professor of anesthesiology and pain management when he left the University in 2004. He is a past member of the Leadership Council for the Companion Animal Pain Management Consortium and a past Board member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Aside from anesthesia and pain management, Dr. Gaynor has a passion for disaster response. He is the FEMA Region 8 Leader for the National Veterinary Response Team. Dr .Gaynor is an avid skier and spends much of his weekend time as an EMT, providing medical care as part of the Copper Mountain Ski Patrol. Dr. Gaynor enjoys spending time with his family and 3 dogs. When not working, he can frequently be found bicycling on the road or trails, hiking or skiing.
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Jan Hendrik Steudtner
DVM

Jan Hendrik Steudtner
DVM
Am 18.08.1985 in Wittmund geboren, hat Dr. Steudtner 2005 Abitur in Wittmund gemacht und danach in München angefangen Tiermedizin zu studieren. Beendet hat er sein Studium 2012 in Hannover, im Sommer 2013 in Hannover folgte die Promotion. Von 2013 bis 2017 war er in Bramsche (Osnabrück) als Assistent in einer Gemischtpraxis als Assistent angestellt. Seit 2017 ist er Mitinhaber der Praxis Burhafe/Middels (Ostfriesland).
Er ist verheiratet und hat zwei Kinder.
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Jan S. Suchodolski
DVM, PhD., AGAF, DACVM

Jan S. Suchodolski
DVM, PhD., AGAF, DACVM
Dozent für Kleintiermedizin, stellvertretender Direktor für Forschung und Leiter der Mikrobiomwissenschaften am Gastrointestinal Laboratory der Texas A & M University.
Erlangung des Dr. med.vet. an der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien, des PhD in veterinärmedizinischer Mikrobiologie an der Texas A & M University; Fachtierarzt für Immunologie des American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM); Forschungsschwerpunkt: Entwicklung von Biomarkern für Magen-Darm-Erkrankungen sowie von therapeutischen Ansätzen zur Modulation der intestinalen Mikrobiota; (Mit-)Verfasser von mehr als 280 Artikel in Fachzeitschriften auf dem Gebiet der veterinär-medizinischen Gastroenterologie und Mikrobiomforschung.











































