Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
NorthStar VETS/ Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists
01.2005 - Current
Medical and surgical management of clinical veterinary patients (dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, horses).
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Product Safety Labs/ Eurofins US
01.2009 - Current
Perform preliminary and final ophthalmic exams on test subjects in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Charles River Laboratories/ Veterinary Ophthalmology Services (M. Brown DVM Dipl. ACVO)
01.2018 - Current
Perform preliminary and final ophthalmic exams on test subjects in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Turtleback Zoo, Cape May Zoo, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Birmingham Zoo, Popcorn Park Humane Society
01.2001 - Current
Medical and surgical management of multiple species
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Veterinary Eye Care
01.2001 - 01.2005
Medical and surgical management of clinical veterinary patients (dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, horses).
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine
04.2024 - 04.2024
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Small Animal Clinic & Teaching Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2003
Peer Reviewer
Veterinary Ophthalmology
01.2017 - Current
Peer Reviewer
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
01.2022 - Current
Education
Residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology -
Small Animal Clinic, Auburn University, Alabama
01.2001
Internship in Small Animal Surgery and Medicine -
Small Animal Clinic, Auburn University, Alabama
01.1998
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
01.1997
Bachelor of Arts -
The Catholic University of America
01.1993
Research
Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Normal and Ulcerated Canine Cornea, Vygantas KR, Janicki JS, Whitley RD, Wright JC, Dillon AR, Tillson DM, Depts. of Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Supported by a grant from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Clinical and Histopathological Evaluation of a Hydrophilic Acrylic Foldable Intraocular Lens in the Dog, Whitley RD, Whitley EM, Vygantas KR, Gibbins EJ, Johnson KB, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
Lectures
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference, 04/23/23, The Fundic Exam: How to Recognize Normal vs. Abnormal, Corneal ulcers: Uncomplicated vs. Complicated Corneal Ulcerations, Ophthalmic Surgery for the General Practitioner, Ophthalmic Emergencies, Ophthalmic Pharmacology: Current and Emerging Treatments for Common Ophthalmic Conditions
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists General Practitioners Course, 10/28/22, Fundic Examination: A Review of Techniques and Common Diagnoses
South Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, 09/13/22, Examination of the Retina
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists General Practitioners Course, 10/29/16, Common Ophthalmic Surgeries: Adnexa
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, 10/13/11, Ophthalmic Pharmacology: What Should I Have on My Shelf?, Ophthalmic Exam, Feline Ocular Surgery, Medical And Surgical Treatment of Eyelid Conditions, Ophthalmic Emergencies, Management of Corneal Ulcers
Publications
Phialemonium obovatum infection in a German Shepherd dog, Smith AN, Spencer JS, Stringfellow JG, Vygantas KR, Welch JA, J Am Vet Med Assoc, 2000, 216, 708-712
Ocular Trauma, Whitley RD, Vygantas KR, Large Animal Internal Medicine, 5th ed., Smith BP, 2014
Management of Deep Corneal Ulcers, Vygantas KR, Whitley RD, Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet, 2003, 25, 3
Volunteer Experience
Certifying Exam Committee Member, 2009, 2012, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Helped write and administer the examination to certify new Diplomates to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Genetics Committee Member, 2012, 2015, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
References
Mark Bauter, 732.438.5100, Senior Study Director, markbauter@eurofinsus.com, Eurofins Product Safety Labs, Dayton, NJ
Tammy Anderson, DVM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 609.259.8300, tanderson@northstarvets.com, NorthStar VETS, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691
Timeline
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine
04.2024 - 04.2024
Peer Reviewer
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
01.2022 - Current
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Charles River Laboratories/ Veterinary Ophthalmology Services (M. Brown DVM Dipl. ACVO)
01.2018 - Current
Peer Reviewer
Veterinary Ophthalmology
01.2017 - Current
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Product Safety Labs/ Eurofins US
01.2009 - Current
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
NorthStar VETS/ Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists
01.2005 - Current
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Small Animal Clinic & Teaching Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2003
Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Turtleback Zoo, Cape May Zoo, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Birmingham Zoo, Popcorn Park Humane Society
01.2001 - Current
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Veterinary Eye Care
01.2001 - 01.2005
Residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology -
Small Animal Clinic, Auburn University, Alabama
Internship in Small Animal Surgery and Medicine -
Small Animal Clinic, Auburn University, Alabama
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University