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You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed...
The Future of Exotic & Zoo Animal MedicineJeleen Briscoe, VMD’02, DABVP (Avian)
Veterinary Medical OfficerUSDA/APHIS Animal Care Program
"Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.
-- Antoine de Saint ExupèryThe Little Prince
Penn InternPenn Dermatology ResidentCornell Comparative GastroenterologyPennVet FacultyFirst staff vet at Philly ZooExecutive Director, AAZV & ARAV & AAVNEditor, JZWMPresident & Chairman, WAWVAnimal Policy Committee, NAIBBoard of Directors, ECI
Nicest guy in the WORLDDr. Amand
•Jane Goodall
•National Zoo
•Dr. Don Stremme
• Drs. Latney and Wyre Kareoke
• Dr. McDermott Ribbon Dance
• Just pretend there never was a Keynote
• Jeleen Briscoe
Alternatives to Dr. Amand
Top 10 Ways You Know You are Hopelessly
Destined to Become an Exotics Veterinarian
10. Over 60% of your Facebook pics are of you and some
strange animal
9. You pick a bottle of wine based
on whether or not there are non-domestic animals on the label
8. You can doodle your
favorite exotic animal in
under 30 seconds
7. Your hands and arms are
covered with scars, each of
which has a really cool story that your friends make
you repeat at parties
6. You think baby beardies are WAY more heart-melting than
kittens
5. When someone *ks you
what kind of pet(s) you have,
you say “Do you want the Latin or common nam0?”
Psittacula krameri
Oryctolagus cuniculiMustela putorius furo
Carrasius auratus
Pogona vitticepsPython regius
4. You come cl3e to tears of joy and belonging when you FINALLY
have that first vet school lecture on
exotics or wildlife
3. When the exam questions from
said 5otics lecture were confusing or unfair, your cl*smat0 blame you
2. You have convinced yourself that ramen noodles actually make a
nutritionally sound food staple
since you survived on them to afford that little stint at Aquavet/Sea
World/Bronx Zoo/Baltimore Aquarium
And the Number 1 Way That You Know You
are Hopelessly Destined to Become an Exotics Veterinarian
is...
1. Somewhere, deep within the confines of your parents’
house, there 8 the perfectly
pr0erved carcass of at le*t
one speci0 of reptile
So you wanna be a zoo vet?Dr. Scott Larsen
Dr. Ray
Wack
What 8 different about seeing exotics?
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The Veterinary Triangle...and Exotics
19
Veterinarian
ClientPatient
Society The Law
The InternetThe Pet Store
The Wild Counterpart
Bird Talk Magazine
wildernessclassroom.com
CITES I
CITES II< 3,000
????
Which rabbit is critical?
Which patient is a risk for an immuno-compromised owner?
Psittacosis Salmonella
Grant S et al. EID 1999
What 8 fun about seeing
exotics?
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
What 8 DIFFICULT about seeing
exotics?
Positive: Everyday 8 different
Negative: Everyday 8 different
Know Your Limits
The Veterinary Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
Relief of animal suffering
The Veterinary Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
Conservation of animal resources
The Veterinary Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics
The Veterinary Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.COntinual improvement
State of the NationWhat Should Be vs. What Is
White OAK 2000
Minimal RequirementsZoological Medicine
Veterinary School Graduates
Biological Features Husbandry Requirements
Common species
Practice basic clinical medicine
Hands onHumane & Safe restraint
Physical Examination
Local & Global impact of Zoonoses
Herd management preventative medicine
epidemiology
current environmental issues
EthicsWelfare
11/28 = 39%
What Is: Vet Schools with Exotics Faculty
8 avian internships
14 exotic/wildlife internships
4 avian residencies
7 exotic/wildlife/zoological residencies
What Is: Post-Gradute Exotics Opportunities
Exotic Interns vs Small Animal
22 v. 134
Exotic residents vs Sx + ER + Med
11 v. 112
• Cornell
• Kansas City Zoo
• Lincoln Park
• National Zoo
• NC State
• OKU
• MSU
• St. Louis Zoo
• The Wilds
• Toronto Zoo
• UC Davis
• UGA
• UF
• Montreal U
• UTN
• Madison-Wisc
• Zurich U
• WCS
• IZAAR
• Cleveland Metroparks
ZOO Interns:ACZM ResidencY Spots7:20
What Is: Post-Gradute Exotics Opportunities
AVMA 200782 million cats and 72 million dogs
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2 1 0.8 0.6 0.5Birds Rabbits Hamsters
Ferrets
Fish TurtlesGuinea
Pigs
What Is: How many exotic pets are there?
in millions
1991-1996: Exotic Pet Ownership
65%
Klaphake EA et al. JAMS 2002Smith EK et al. JAVMA 1998
What Is: Why do they come to see you?
MeaN Expenditure per Avian Visit:
$9
What in9uenc0 exotic pet Ownership?
2 Year Old Male CockatielClosed simple Transverse Fracture of the Tibi0tarsusEmergency visit + pain meds + anesthesia + tape split placement
October 19, 2011
“No person shall by any means acquire a dangerous exotic animal”
“Dangerous exotic animal means...large cat, nonhuman primate, constricting snake, venomous snake, any other animal designated by chief in rules…”
October 22, 2011
HR 511
Federal Python bill
HR 4089SPORTSMAN Heritage Act
HR 669Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
animal Rights vs animal WElfare
Jeleen’s Top 10 Secrets to Becoming an Exotics
Veterinarian
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10. OWN the thought that even if you only see
ONE non-domesticated animal in your
lifetime, you are a conservationist
9. Don’t focus too early: your inner
James Herriot will come in handy
someday
“If you can wrestle a cow, you can
wrestle a hippo”
Dr. Shane Boylan
8. Honesty 8 the b0t policy:
don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.”
7. Don’t do th8 in a vacuum: Never stop reading, learning, and talking
to friends
6. Live a Strategic life
5. Get a hobby and revel in it
and your family. Your job will be there in the morning.
4. Reassess on a regular b*8
How’s that working for you?
3. :ink SATISFACTION not
work-life balance
2. Use social-networking sit0 strategically
1. Be nice to everyone. Let
your joy shine through.
The future of zoos?
:e Future of Exotic and Zoo Medicine?