Meet the awesome group of speakers that will be making the "education" part in CE... possible!
Dr. Reichle grew up in NJ with a variety of animals. She obtained her DVM from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a rotating Small Animal Internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. After completing a Radiology Residency and Master of Science degree at Colorado State University, she successfully
Dr. Reichle grew up in NJ with a variety of animals. She obtained her DVM from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a rotating Small Animal Internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. After completing a Radiology Residency and Master of Science degree at Colorado State University, she successfully completed the Americal College of Radiology (ACVR) exam to become a Diplomate (Board Certified Radiologist) of the ACVR. Following certification, she was a faculty member at the Ohio State University and then Medical Director of Animal Imaging in Los Angeles, the first outpatient CT/MRI facility for veterinary patients. She has been working at a busy referral and emergency practice, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center, ever since.
Jean is an avid equestrian and currently owns and shows horses in the Hunter divisions, as well as fosters numerous dogs and cats for local rescues.
Dr. Felix attended the University of Arizona and graduated in May 2010 for undergrad - (Bear down Wildcats!) She went on to the University of Wisconsin - Madison for veterinary school graduating in 2015. Then completing her rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospitals of the Carolinas in Cary, Raleigh, and Durham from June 2
Dr. Felix attended the University of Arizona and graduated in May 2010 for undergrad - (Bear down Wildcats!) She went on to the University of Wisconsin - Madison for veterinary school graduating in 2015. Then completing her rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospitals of the Carolinas in Cary, Raleigh, and Durham from June 2015 - July 2016; on to her emergency & critical care residency at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA. Dr. Felix worked outside of Boston with MVRH and Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty for about 1.5 years before moving here at ASEC. She authored a case report of cholecalciferol toxicity and treatment in a puppy, and professional interests include treating sepsis, trauma, and heatstroke.
Dr. Felix grew up playing soccer and still loves to catch a game in her free time. She enjoys cooking, going kayaking, playing volleyball...and anything else outdoors by the ocean. She also is a fanatic about all things Arizona Wildcats!
Dr. Betty Chow grew up in Hong Kong, and received her veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 2010. She spent time in Hong Kong working under a VIN feline consultant before pursuing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland from 2012-2013. She then flew across the pond for an interna
Dr. Betty Chow grew up in Hong Kong, and received her veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 2010. She spent time in Hong Kong working under a VIN feline consultant before pursuing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland from 2012-2013. She then flew across the pond for an internal medicine/oncology specialty internship at Mississippi State University from 2013-2014, and an internal medicine specialty internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 2014-2015, before starting her internal medicine residency at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego in 2015-2018. She is currently a staff internist and internal medicine specialty internship director at ASEC.
Dr. Chow enjoys many aspects of internal medicine, but has special interests in gastroenterology, clinical nutrition, and feline medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research and continues to publish in the field of small animal gastroenterology (which includes the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and hepatobiliary systems). She is a board member of the Comparative Gastroenterology Society, which includes an international group of veterinary specialists and researchers who are working to improve the knowledge of veterinary gastroenterology through research and education. She is also a volunteer member for the credentials committee of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).
In her free time, she is an avid traveler, hiker, and mountaineer, and loves climbing high altitude mountains. When she's at home, she gets bossed around by her very demanding cat named Tux, who adopted her in Glasgow.
Dr. Jenna N. Winer graduated from the University of California – Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She earned the distinction of graduating with the #1 rank academically in her veterinary class. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Winer completed a one-year internship at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (
Dr. Jenna N. Winer graduated from the University of California – Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She earned the distinction of graduating with the #1 rank academically in her veterinary class. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Winer completed a one-year internship at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (ASEC). She then returned to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for three years of advanced residency training in Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Dr. Winer became a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist™ (Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College) in 2021.
Dr. Winer currently serves as a reviewer for several international veterinary journals, including the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. She serves on the Los Angeles Zoo‘s Medical Advisor Board and is honored to provide specialized dental care to the zoo’s exotic inhabitants. She enjoys teaching, through providing CE presentations to local veterinarians, by serving as a preceptor for 3rd and 4th year Western Students, and as an occasional locum professor at Western University and Cornell University.
Dr. Winer was born and raised in Los Angeles. She lives with her adorable cat named Dumpling and husband in Santa Monica. Outside of work, she enjoys attending group fitness classes and traveling internationally.
Brittany Lancellotti is a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles, Fear Free Level 3 Professional, and the host and founder of Your Vet Wants You to Know, an edutainment podcast designed to give pet owners an evidence-based, engaging discussion on common health topics. After working alongside spe
Brittany Lancellotti is a board certified veterinary dermatologist at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles, Fear Free Level 3 Professional, and the host and founder of Your Vet Wants You to Know, an edutainment podcast designed to give pet owners an evidence-based, engaging discussion on common health topics. After working alongside specialists for many years at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, she graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California. She completed a rotating internship at Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles, followed by a dermatology residency with Animal Dermatology Group. Discussing allergies every day and battling internet myths, Dr. Lancellotti created a tool to improve her clinical efficiency as well as client compliance by continuing the discussion of the pet’s condition on the owner’s drive home from the clinic. Her fearful dog with allergies and Cushing’s syndrome helps her relate to pet owners on many levels and come up with creative solutions to improve client compliance and quality of life for everyone.
Dr. Jennifer Kelsey completed her veterinary education in her home state, becoming a DVM graduate from Oregon State University. She then continued her training in a rotating internship at WestVet Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Garden City, Idaho. From there, we were lucky to have her join the VCA ASEC team for her 1-yr surgical in
Dr. Jennifer Kelsey completed her veterinary education in her home state, becoming a DVM graduate from Oregon State University. She then continued her training in a rotating internship at WestVet Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Garden City, Idaho. From there, we were lucky to have her join the VCA ASEC team for her 1-yr surgical internship and 3-yr surgical residency. She has practiced in the West Los Angeles area since completing her residency and re-joined our team as a surgeon in 2023.
She has a passion for all types of small animal surgery; including orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic and neurologic procedures. When she's outside of the hospital walls, you can find her hiking, backpacking, canoodling her pets, and spending time with friends and family.
Hi! my name is Leah Contreras and I currently work in Boston, MA as the lead anesthesia technician at MSPCA-Angell. My hometown is Santa Monica, CA and I've been in the field since graduating high school. My first veterinary job was at SNP LA, and after a few years, I decided to make the jump to specialty medicine. I started at ASEC as a
Hi! my name is Leah Contreras and I currently work in Boston, MA as the lead anesthesia technician at MSPCA-Angell. My hometown is Santa Monica, CA and I've been in the field since graduating high school. My first veterinary job was at SNP LA, and after a few years, I decided to make the jump to specialty medicine. I started at ASEC as a radiology assistant and shortly after joined the surgical team. Monitoring anesthesia and helping out in critical care is where I began to thrive, as well as unlocked my love of teaching. Excited to learn more, I expanded my horizons by joining the anesthesia department at Oregon State University, where I was responsible for teaching students during their small and large animal anesthesia rotations. Eventually, I made my way to Angell's anesthesia department, where my current job consists of helping to train new and current staff by elevating their knowledge, implementing training programs in anesthesia for different specialties, managing anesthetic cases, and creating anesthetic protocols. My professional interests are critical case management of any species, local/regional blocks, cardiac and open chest anesthesia. I have two pets, a mischievous Siberian Forest Cat named Obi, and a squishy Rottie pup named Drago.
Cindy Vaca is a board-certified veterinary dentist and a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. She started her veterinary career in 2004 as a receptionist at ASEC and has loved the hospital ever since. She graduated Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and immediately started her rotating internsh
Cindy Vaca is a board-certified veterinary dentist and a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. She started her veterinary career in 2004 as a receptionist at ASEC and has loved the hospital ever since. She graduated Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and immediately started her rotating internship at ASEC. She completed her residency in dentistry & oral surgery at Colorado State University in 2022 and is pleased to be back in Los Angeles. She loves addressing oromaxillofacial traumas and teaching all things dentistry to veterinarians, technicians, and students.
Dr. George grew up in Kansas City and graduated from veterinary school at Kansas State University in 2013. He completed a rotating internship at VCA Mission in the Kansas City area, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Kansas State University. After residency, Dr. George moved to the Pacific Northwest where he practiced internal
Dr. George grew up in Kansas City and graduated from veterinary school at Kansas State University in 2013. He completed a rotating internship at VCA Mission in the Kansas City area, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Kansas State University. After residency, Dr. George moved to the Pacific Northwest where he practiced internal medicine in the Tacoma and Olympia area prior to joining Elanco. His professional interests include endoscopy, gastrointestinal disease, and endocrinology. When not working, he enjoys hiking, playing golf, cooking, and exploring all the PNW has to offer with his wife, two dogs and cat.
Armond is a skilled veterinary technician that has been in the specialty medicine realm since 2008. He joined the ASEC team back in 2014 and has been instrumental in training and leading our emergency & critical care teams ever since. He loves teaching and helping others to gain the proper skills to care for our patients in a compassionat
Armond is a skilled veterinary technician that has been in the specialty medicine realm since 2008. He joined the ASEC team back in 2014 and has been instrumental in training and leading our emergency & critical care teams ever since. He loves teaching and helping others to gain the proper skills to care for our patients in a compassionate and proficient way.
Armond obtained his BS in Biology from Loyola Marymount University in 2005 and has been VTNE certified as a registered veterinary technician since 2014.
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