Wildlife veterinarian Romain Pizzi performed the first brain surgery on a bear as well as the first keyhole appendix surgery on an orangutan. He's also anesthetized hundreds of seals. Using hours of ...

Most people imagine a vet cuddling puppies, but the truth of working in the wild is far weirder (and way funnier).

Countless animal lovers from around the Chicago area, along with family and friends, have been mourning the loss of Dr. Peter Sakas, a veterinarian who played a major role for the Barrington-based ...

Most people picture a vet cuddling puppies in a clinic. But out in the wild? My work has involved sedating rhinos from ...

Exotic animal medicine is a specialized field covering birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals, each requiring unique knowledge. The field is experiencing rapid growth, increasing demand for ...

Amber McNamara ’97 looked at the gopher tortoise lying on the treatment table and considered her options. The creature had been hit by a car, and was dragging her back legs. The veterinarian had ...

INDIANAPOLIS — From caring for household pets to wild animals, a Purdue-University educated veterinarian takes her skills beyond central Indiana to aid in wildlife conservation efforts in South Africa ...

Alicia Bye hit a breaking point about 12 years ago. At age 43, she co-owned two animal clinics in Texas, but by age 44 she had moved to Washington state to work as a wildlife veterinarian at a ...