Education
Academic Specialties & Interests
Comparative Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology
Publications
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Editions); 8th edition: winner of the 2017 TAAA McGuffey Longevity Award
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for the Veterinary Technician (1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions)
- Clinical Practice in Small Animal Medicine Veterinary House Call Services (owner), O'Neill Animal Hospital
- Research: University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine
Background
Personal Interests
- Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- Clinical Pathology
- Small Animal Clinical Procedures
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Sophomore Clinical Externships
- Surgical Assisting
Courses Taught
- Faculty Advisor to the Horse Care Team
- Faculty Advisor to the Vet Tech Honor Council
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Extracurriculars
All the Rest
USDA- APHIS Accredited Veterinarian, Category II;
Previously: National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues: Chair of Staff Management Committee; Board of Trustees: George School
Awards:
- 2017 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffy Longevity Award for the 8th Edition, Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, Elsevier Publishing
- 2014 University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine: Alumni Achievement Award (one of two individuals to receive this award for the first time)
- 2013 Manor College, Founder’s Day Teaching Excellence Award (student elected)
- 2011 Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association’s: President’s Award
- 2009 Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE): Elsevier Teaching Excellence Award (first recipient of this award)
- 1999 Teaching Excellence Award at Manor College (awarded at commencement)