Education:
B.S. in Microbiology from University of Wisconsin-Madison
DVM from University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, 1993

Years in the Field: 13+

Dave started at VES in 2003. He is a member of AVMA, WVMA, and VECCS. At home, Dave is enjoying the 27 lives of his cats Calvin (14 yrs), Hobbes (12 yrs) and Raymond (8 yrs).

Experience:
2000—2004: Midwest Pet Insurance
1997—2002: Emergency Clinic for Animals, Emergency Veterinary Service, Animal Emergency Center.
1995—1997: Bulger Animal Hospital/Essex County Emergency Hospital-Associate DVM&ER.
1993—1995: Mt. Zion Animal Hosital-Associate DVM

" I enjoy the fast pace and the case variety of Critical Care Medicine, but the most important part of the job for me—the reason we founded VES-lies in the ability to help pets and their owners through difficult times."

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