Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Research
Lectures
Publications
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Kristina Vygantas

Robbinsville,NJ

Summary

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
  • Ocular Genetics, Whitley RD, Vygantas KR, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Martin CL, 2000
  • 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

Bachelor of Arts -

The Catholic University of America
Kristina Vygantas