Peter L Vogel, VMD
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
VMD: University of Pennsylvania, 1990
Internship: California Animal Hospital, 1990 – 91
Residency: University of California, Davis, 1991 – 94
Adjunct Professor of Small Animal Surgery, Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Vogel specializes in small animal general and orthopedic surgery and has extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, and total joint replacement. He also received advanced training in critical care, wound management, fracture management, microvascular surgery and is certified in Stem Cell Regenerative medicine and the Slocum TPLO technique. Dr. Vogel lectures on state-of-the-art veterinary medicine both locally and internationally.

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Christopher S. Eich, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
DVM: University of Florida, 1992
Internship: The Animal Medical Center, 1992 ¬ 1993
Residency: The Animal Medical Center, 1995 – 1998
Adjunct Professor of Small Animal Surgery, Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Eich is an experienced surgeon covering the fields of orthopedic, soft tissue and oncologic surgery. He is certified in the Slocum TPLO technique as well Total Hip Replacement (cemented and non-cemented). His special interests include: joint injuries and fracture repair. He remains an active member of multiple orthopedic societies and ongoing research projects.

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Tom Walker, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
DVM: Texas A & M University, 1974
Internship: Auburn University, 1975 – 77
Residency: University of Tennessee, 1978 – 81

Dr. Walker specializes in small animal neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. He has contributed dozens of scientific articles and book chapters to the veterinary literature and has served on numerous editorial review boards. Dr. Walker actively lectures in the United States and Western Europe on state of the art veterinary diagnostic and surgical techniques.

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Gayle Donner, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
DVM: University of Georgia, 1981
Internship: University of Pennsylvania, 1981 – 82
Residency: University of Florida, 1984 – 87

Dr. Donner specializes extensively in surgical oncology (the surgical treatment of cancers and tumors) and general soft tissue surgery. She was the first veterinary surgeon to specialize in surgical oncology in a private practice referral setting. Dr. Donner’s particular areas of interest include head and neck cancer surgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery, however her caseload also includes cancers of the limbs and truck, chest, abdomen, and urogenital system, as well as other soft tissue disorders and injuries. Dr. Donner is currently developing a new technique to eliminate the need for post-operative radiation and places the utmost emphasis on developing a course of treatment that is reasonable, fair, and humane for each patient's individual and unique needs.

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Adam D. Gassel, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
DVM: Purdue University, 2001
Internship: Animal Specialty Group, 2001 - 02
Surgical Internship: Animal Specialty Group, 2002 - 03
Residency: University of Tennessee, 2006
Adjunct Professor of Small Animal Surgery, Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Gassel is an experienced surgeon covering the fields of orthopedic, soft tissue and oncologic surgery. He is certified in the Slocum TPLO technique as well Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy. He has extensive experience in orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery, tracheal stent placement, portosystemic shunt surgery and surgical oncology. His research interests include: pain management, minimally invasive surgery and oncologic surgery.

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Wayne Berry, BvSC, MMedVet
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
BvSC, MMedVet: University of Pretoria, S. Africa, 1983
Internship: University of Pretoria, S. Africa, 1983 – 85
Residency (Internal Med): University of Pretoria, S. Africa, 1985 – 87
Residency (Neurology & Neurosurgery): University of California, Davis, 1996 – 99

Dr. Berry specializes in both medical and surgical neurology. He is particularly interested in neurosurgery of the spinal cord and brain, routinely operating on patients with spinal cord compression due to disc disease, wobbler syndrome, spinal tumors, and spinal fractures in addition to brain and skull tumors, skull fractures, and brain trauma. Dr. Berry lectures both locally and internationally on state-of-the-art veterinary neurology and neurosurgical technique.

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Georgina Kelly, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Medicine)
DVM: University of Mexcio, 1986
Internship: University of Minnesota, 1992
Residency: University of California, Davis, 1994
Adjunct Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Clinical Sites Advisory Board member, Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Kelly specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the urinary/renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and respiratory systems. She performs gastroduodenoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, and MRI. She is also a member of the clinical pathology department of the largest veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the USA. She received the Consumers' Research Council of America’s Top Veterinarians for 2006 and 2007.

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Courtney Zwahlen, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
DVM: Michigan State University, 1994
Internship: All Care Animal Referral Center, 1995 – 96
Residency: University of California, Davis, 1996 – 98

Dr. Zwahlen has been treating cancer patients since 1995. Working within a multi-disciplinary specialty practice allows her to integrate therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery, and participate in clinical trials. Dr. Zwahlen’s goal as an oncologist is to help relieve animal suffering, promote the human-animal bond and maintain excellent quality of life.

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Cindy Mar, DVM
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
DVM: Colorado State University, 2000
Internship: Cornell University Hospital for Animals, 2000-2001
Residency: Eye Care for Animals, 2001-2004

Dr. Mar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye, including trauma, cancer, and degenerative disease. She performs cataract surgery as well as laser surgery for retinal disorders. She is skilled in the medical and surgical management of acute ocular trauma, corneal ulcers, glaucoma, uveitis, ectropion/entropion, and many other conditions. She is dedicated to the improvement of quality of life through the preservation of vision.

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Rebecca Ringwald, DVM
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
DVM: Purdue University, 1982
Internship: University of Illinois, 1982 – 83
Residency: The Ohio State University, 1983 – 86

Dr. Ringwald’s extensive experience in small animal surgery led her to pursue advanced training in canine rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee. Upon completion of the advanced training program, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Dr. Ringwald is also certified in Stem Cell Regenerative medicine.

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