Faculty and Staff Profiles

Email: aetzioni@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-724-4105

EDUCATION: 

• MS, Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005
• Residency, Clinical Pathology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005
• Internship, Clinical Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, 2002
• DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, 2001
• BS, Biology Pre-Medicine with a Chemistry Minor, Xavier University of Louisiana at New Orleans, 1997
• Home Schooled, Elementary, Middle and High School

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Athema L. Etzioni is a Board Certified Veterinary Clinical Pathologist. She was home-schooled and entered College at Xavier University of Louisiana at New Orleans in the Spring of 1994, and received her BS degree in Biology Pre-Medicine with a Chemistry Minor in the Spring of 1997. That Fall she was accepted into Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health (now College of Veterinary Medicine; TUCVM). At the tender age of 24 she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in May 2001, and went on to complete a Veterinary Clinical Pathology Internship in the Department of Pathobiology in May 2002. Dr. Etzioni completed a residency and master’s degree in Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2005. Dr. Etzioni has worked in Shelter, Research, Academia, Government, Corporate, Private and Mobile Practice, and Emergency and Critical Care sectors of Veterinary Medicine. October 2015 she rejoined the faculty at TUCVM and currently serves as a Tenured Associate Professor and Section Chief of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Alternate Attending Veterinarian for the Comparative Medicine Resource Center in the Department of Pathobiology and Small Animal Medicine Clinician in the Department of Clinical Sciences at TUCVM (Tuskegee, AL); she is the Vice President and Director of Veterinary Clinical Pathology at The Center for Integrative Veterinary Medicine (Alexandria, VA); an Associate Veterinarian at Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic (Union City, GA); and a relief small animal veterinarian who is Type II USDA Accredited and licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in both Georgia and Alabama. Her husband of 23 years is Mr. Baruch Etzioni and they have four beautiful children Akebalan, Nyela, Zariya and Imaan Etzioni. Also, they have six fur babies: 2 German Shepherd dogs - Peachy and Gus; 3 ferrets - Pepper, Brownie and Ivory; 1 cat - DSH tortishell named Midnight.

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Clinical Pathology
• Parasitology
• Diagnostics
• Cross Discipline, and
• Integrative research

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Board-Certified Clinical Pathologist
• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
• Parasitology, and
• Internal Medicine interests

Email: cthomae@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-623-4947

EDUCATION: 

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, México

BIOGRAPHY

Clinical and teaching interest focus on bovine and small ruminants Reproduction and Beef Production Medicine

RESEARCH INTEREST

Female Reproductives Disorders

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Bovine and Small Ruminants
• Theriogenology
• Beef Production Medicine
• Bull Breeding and Soundness Exam,
• Heifer Breeding Soundness Evaluation
• Semen Evaluation
• Reproductive Technologies (AI and ET)
• Herd Health Status.

David McKenzie, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVIM
Professor & Associate Dean for Clinical Programs

Email: mckenzie@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-727-8436

EDUCATION

• PhD, Health Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2012
• MPH, Epidemiology and International Health, U. of Alabama at Birmingham, 2004
• DACVIM, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2002
• MS, Veterinary Science, Tuskegee University, 1996
• DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, 1990
• BS, Animal Science, Tuskegee University, 1988

BIOGRAPHY

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. David McKenzie has taught at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine for over 30 years. During this time he has helped to train over 1500 veterinarians. One of just a few African American large animal internal medicine specialists in the world, he enjoys the challenges of teaching new veterinary students each year. International veterinary medicine is a special passion. He has worked with colleagues in the Caribbean and in Africa, and has helped over 100 foreign veterinarians to become licensed in the USA. In his spare time he enjoys reading and traveling with his wife Veronica, son Brian and daughter Catherine.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Mentoring PhD student in Integrative Biomedical Sciences. Currently working on adapting non-traditional suture materials for surgical usage in developing countries.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Large Animal Internal Medicine
• Diseases of horses, cows, sheep and goats, with special emphasis on gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases

Email: Dhemmings@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)727-8817

EDUCATION

• DVM - University of West Indies
• Rotating Internship - Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine
• Surgical Internship - Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine
• Residency - University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Healthcare Communication- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine

BIOGRAPHY

Graduated DVM (hons) from UWI in 2016 and employed at Tuskegee University CVM since October of 2016

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Small Animal Surgery
• Abdominal and thoracic soft tissue surgeries
• Amputations
• Mass removals
• TPLO and Fracture repairs
• Minor ophthalmic surgeries

Bizimana Ferdinand , DVM, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor

EDUCATION

• PhD,  Veterinary/Animal Sciences- University of Rwanda
• MSc, Animal Production - University of Rwanda
• DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - University of Rwanda

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Ferdinand Bizimana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University, bringing more than twelve years of academic, clinical, and research experience in large animal health, reproduction, and production systems. He holds a DVM and MSc in Animal Production from the University of Rwanda and a PhD in Animal Production and Veterinary Sciences. Before joining Tuskegee University, Dr. Bizimana served as Lecturer of Animal Health at the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) and previously as Assistant Lecturer in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Rwanda. His work has spanned veterinary surgery, theriogenology, ambulatory medicine, herd health management, and applied research addressing livestock reproduction, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and zoonotic disease risks. At Tuskegee, Dr. Bizimana teaches and supervises veterinary students, supports the Alabama Southern Regional Herd Management program, and leads research and extension activities in livestock reproduction and herd health. His research field includes multiple peer-reviewed publications on reproductive technologies, animal welfare, and smallholder livestock systems. Dr. Bizimana is known for his collaborative spirit, strong commitment to student success, and dedication to advancing sustainable animal agriculture. 

RESEARCH INTEREST

Assisted reproductive technologies in livestock; bovine and swine reproduction; artificial insemination and embryo transfer; reproductive efficiency and fertility; food-animal health and welfare; herd health and preventive medicine; livestock infectious and production diseases; sustainable livestock production; precision and emerging technologies in animal agriculture; and One Health approaches to animal health and production.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Ambulatory Veterinary Medicine
• Theriogenology and Reproductive Management
• Ruminant and Swine Production Medicine

Email: gdorsey@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (404)376-4290

EDUCATION

• DVM - Tuskegee in Veterinary Medicine
• MPH - Epidemiology University of Alabama at Birmingham

BIOGRAPHY

Served as the lead veterinarian at the Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA for 28 years. Provided medical and surgical care to pets in Atlanta Humane's community hospital; thousands of homeless animals sheltered Atlanta Humane; and innumerable dogs and cats impounded by the Fulton County Animal Control Agency.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Shelter Medicine, Animal Welfare

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY INTEREST

• Community Practice
• Legislative Advocacy

Ensuring that when animals are in difficult circumstances, they are provided with humane care and treatment

Kiran Vasudeva, DVM, MVSc, PhD, ACVR Post-Trainee
Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Imaging

Email: kvasudeva@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-725-2361

EDUCATION

• BVSc & AH (~DVM, ECFVG certified), CCSHAU, Hisar, India, 2006
• MVSc, GADVASU, Ludhiana, India, 2008
• PhD, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 2015
• Small Animal Rotating Internship, VCA-AVCC, Fishers,2017
• Emergency & Critical Care Internship, GCVS, Houston, 2020
• Residency, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Missouri, Columbia, 2025

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kiran Vasudeva is a licensed veterinarian and is residency trained in Diagnostic Imaging. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is trained on various imaging modalities including Radiography (X-rays), Ultrasonography (ultrasound), Computed Tomography (CT scans), Fluoroscopy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Scintigraphy. She has more than fifteen years of combined academic and clinical experience in veterinary medicine. Her advanced veterinary training is focused on selection of appropriate imaging modality for the patient presented to Diagnostic Imaging, safe acquisition of diagnostic quality images, accurate interpretation of the images, and communication with the involved clinicians to support patient management and treatment planning. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she actively participates in teaching/training the next generation of veterinarians, mentoring junior faculty, and collaborating with other clinicians for research and outreach activities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Diagnostic Imaging
• Radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Computed Tomography
• Fluoroscopy

Lorraine Overcash Linn DVM, MS, DACVS
Adjunct Professor

Email: llinn@tuskegee.edu

Phone: 540-207-3519

EDUCATION

• BS – 1986 NCSU
• DVM – 1990 NCSU CVM
• MS / Residency in Small Animal Surgery -2001 Oklahoma State University

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Linn spent 2 1/2 years in mixed animal practice in Edwardsville, IL. Being a reserve officer, she went on active duty with the US Army Veterinary Corps in Dec 1992, She was stationed in the following locations: Ft Stewart, GA; Lemoore (Naval Air station), Ca; Oklahoma State University, OK; Kaiserslautern, Federal Republic of Germany; Ft Belvoir, VA; San Antonio (Lackland AFB), Tx; Ft Knox, KY; and finally Ft. Benning, AL where she retired in October 2015. She then worked as Chief of Small Animal Surgery / Associate Professor at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine for 11 years and is continuing as an Adjunct Professor.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

• Teaching Small Animal Surgery

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• DACVS - Small Animal Surgery

Email:  lgotthelf@tuskegee.edu 

Appointments:  (334) 727-8436

EDUCATION

• B.S.  in Agriculture, University of Florida,  1972 
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine,Tuskegee University, 1978

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Animal Hospital of Montgomery, LLC        1978 - 2021

Montgomery Pet Skin and Ear Clinic        1985 – 2021

Animal Emergency Clinic                        1983 - 2014

BIOGRAPHY

Over his long career  Dr. Gotthelf  developed a special interest in skin and ear diseases.  He is a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology.  He has done over 300 continuing education lectures to veterinarians worldwide (on ear diseases and laser surgery),  published over 30 journal articles, and he has been a contributing author on several book chapters.  He is the editor of the first and second edition of his book called Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide.

Dr. Gotthelf  helped design the Otopet Video Vetscope in 1996, the first veterinary video based otoscope.  Video otoscopy has since become the gold standard for critically examining, diagnosing, and treating ear diseases under highly magnified video.  At Tuskegee, he teaches a clinical skills lab to the 3^rd year students on video otoscopy so they can learn do video otoscopy on every patient to evaluate the ear canals and the eardrums.

While in practice,  Dr. Gotthelf and his staff  performed  numerous clinical trials to test new drugs, and as a consultant to numerous veterinary product development companies, he helped to create many veterinary diagnostic and  dermatology products commonly in use today.

Sharing the knowledge and skills that he has accumulated in many years of owning an animal hospital, he teaches 4^th year veterinary students clinical veterinary medicine working with patients in the small animal clinic. 

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Wellness Exams
• Diagnostic Testing and Preventative Care for Dogs and Cats
• Diagnosing and Treating Ear and Skin Diseases

Luis A McKi, DVM
Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Email: lmckie@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)727-8436

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Sciences

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Luis McKie is a Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM). He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree in 2019 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. From 2021 to 2023, he completed a Large Animal Medicine and Surgery rotating internship at TUCVM. Dr. McKie’s professional interests are centered on large animal medicine, with a particular focus on swine medicine, herd health, and production. His clinical responsibilities include providing large animal and ambulatory services, with an emphasis on food animal and swine cases. His swine clinical experience encompasses both commercial/production swine and companion or pet pigs, allowing him to address the health, medical, preventive, and husbandry needs of pigs across both production and companion-animal settings. In addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. McKie is involved in research collaborations related to food animal and swine medicine and production. Dr. McKie is an Associate Member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) and serves as a faculty contact for the organization. Through this role, he supports engagement between the AASV and the College of Veterinary Medicine and promotes opportunities for students and faculty to connect with the swine veterinary profession. He is committed to advancing his expertise in swine medicine and production while providing high-quality clinical care, contributing to veterinary education, and supporting research and professional development in food animal medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. McKie enjoys traveling, exploring new states, countries, and attractions, spending time with family and friends.

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Swine medicine and production
• Food animal herd health and disease prevention
• Food animal production systems and smallholder farming
• Bovine bacterial pathogens 
• African swine fever research and preparedness
• Collaborative food animal and swine research

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
• Swine Medicine and Surgery
• Swine Production Medicine

Clinical Services & Areas of Special Interest

• Ambulatory large animal on-farm veterinary services
•  Routine wellness and physical examinations
•  Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography and radiography
•  Laboratory diagnostics and interpretation
•  Reproductive evaluation, pregnancy diagnosis, and swine artificial insemination
•  Food animal lameness and wound management
•  Minor surgical procedures
•  Companion/pet pig medicine, minor surgery (Spay and Castration)and preventive care
•  Preventive medicine, vaccination, and herd health programs
•  Swine herd health and production management
•  Swine disease investigation, outbreak evaluation, and necropsy
•  Swine biosecurity assessment
• * Small and large ruminant biosecurity assessment
• * Sow, boar, piglet, nursery, and grow-finish health management
• * Swine production and performance evaluation
• * Producer and herd management consultation
• * Antimicrobial treatment recommendations and stewardship

Melisa Thompson, DVM
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery

Email: mthompson1@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-727-8829

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Melisa Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery at Tuskegee Veterinary Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in St. Augustine, Trinidad, graduating in 2015. Following several years in general practice, she came to Tuskegee University to complete both a rotating internship and a specialty internship in surgery, completed in 2020. Dr. Thompson has a particular passion for soft tissue surgery and is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to her canine and feline patients. She is equally passionate about education and mentorship, dedicating her time to helping train and inspire the next generation of veterinary surgeons. As a devoted advocate for companion animal health, Dr. Thompson combines advanced surgical expertise with a genuine love for the animals entrusted to her care. Her approach is grounded in compassion, technical excellence, and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of every patient she serves.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Small Animal Surgery

Dr. Thompson provides a comprehensive range of soft tissue surgical services, from routine procedures such as elective spays and neuters, mass removals, and gastrointestinal surgeries to advanced, specialist-level procedures. Her surgical expertise includes thoracotomies, lung and liver lobectomies, portosystemic shunt (PSS) occlusion, and other complex soft tissue procedures.

Email: fmolina@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (334)-870-6951

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2026)

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Fabricio Alexander Molina is an intern at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Ecuador. He completed externships at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists and the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, gaining clinical experience in internal medicine, oncology, and radiology. During veterinary school, he conducted molecular research on zoonotic pathogens from the Galápagos Islands. He is committed to advancing his clinical training while contributing to veterinary education.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Clinical Pathology Microbial Genomics and Epidemiology
• Small Animal Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Ricardo Irizarry, DVM, DACVECC
Associate Professor, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care

Email: ririzarry@tuskegee.edu
Tel: 334-727-8437

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences - Cornell University, 2000
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Cornell University, 2005
• Small Animal Rotating Internship , California Animal Hospital, 2006
• Small Animal Surgical Internship - Centers Vétérinaires DMV, 2007
• Emergency & Critical Care Residency - Southern Oregon Veterinary Services,2007-2010
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical care (DACVECC),  2010

BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Ricardo Irizarry is a board-certified Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care specialist (DACVECC) with more than 15 years of experience in academic and private practice emergency medicine. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he is actively involved in clinical teaching, intern supervision, and ICU workflow development within the Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Emergency Medicine
• Shock and Hemodynamic Instability
• Complex Triage Decision-Making
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Ultrasound
• ICU Workflow Optimization

Email: ricktubbs@bellsouth.net

Phone: (270)-991-3424

EDUCATION: 

• DVM Auburn University 1983
• MS Mississippi State University 1987
• MBA William Woods University 1996

BIOGRAPHY

1983-1985 mixed practice, mostly dairy 1985-1996 Academia at Mississippi State university and the University of Missouri 2002-2022 Guest lecturer at Auburn University 1996-2012 Practice Owner, Green River Swine Consultation 2013-present, Owner, Rick Tubbs, DVM, Consultant 1996-present Co-owner Tubbs Livestock Company 2010-2022 Co-owner Tubbs Contract Research Organization.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Clinical research in swine production medicine

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists
• Swine Production Medicine Business management Theriogenology

Phone: 334-727-8436
Email: stakagaki@tuskegee.edu

EDUCATION: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan - (2019)
• Small Animal Internal Medicine Internship, University of Tokyo Veterinary Medical Center, Japan- (2019-2021)

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Shingo Takagaki earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Rakuno Gakuen University in Japan. He subsequently completed a two-year Small Animal Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Tokyo Veterinary Medical Center. Prior to joining Tuskegee University, he worked in small animal general practice and emergency and critical care in Japan. He is currently a Small Animal Rotating Intern at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include small animal surgery, emergency and critical care, small animal internal medicine, and anesthesia.

RESEARCH INTEREST

Perioperative and Postoperative Critical Care ICU Management Emergency Care Emergency Surgery

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Anesthesia
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Endoscopy
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Small Animal Surgery
• Soft Tissue Surgery

EMAIL: thubbard@tuskegee.ed

TEL: 334-727-8437 

EDUCATION

• BA, Biology, Talladega College 1998
• DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University 2002
• INTERNSHIP (Small Animal Medicine and Surgery), Indianapolis Veterinary Specialist, 2004
• RESIDENCY (Dermatology), Atlanta Veterinary Skin and Allergy Clinic, 2009

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hubbard is a native of Birmingham, AL.  She acquired her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.  Shortly after finishing veterinary school, she joined Red Mountain Animal Clinic as a small animal practitioner.  She then went on to complete a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Indianapolis Veterinary Specialist and Animal Emergency Center in Indianapolis, IN (2004).  Thereafter, Dr. Hubbard joined Banfield, The Pet Hospital in Morrow, GA in the role of a small animal practitioner for 2 years.  Dr. Hubbard has also completed a 3-year veterinary dermatology residency at the Atlanta Veterinary Skin and Allergy Clinic in Atlanta, GA, with adjunct training at the University of Georgia.  Her residency training was completed in 2009.  She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and currently serves as vice president of the Valley Pearls Service Foundation of Upsilon Eta Omega chapter.  Dr. Hubbard also serves as the president of the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association and is a member of the Executive Board of the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association.   She is a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and is licensed in the states of Alabama, Georgia and Indiana. She is also an Executive Board member of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which is appointed by the Governor.

Dr. Hubbard is currently practicing veterinary medicine in the state of Alabama.  She helps patients at her privately owned, referral-based, veterinary dermatology practice, Alabama Veterinary Allergy and Dermatology Service.  Dr. Hubbard also serves as Section Chief of Community Practice and Shelter Medicine at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, she is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Small Animal Hospital, where she teaches students and practices veterinary dermatology.

Dr. Hubbard’s interests and hobbies include reading novels, shopping, horseback riding, traveling and modern dancing.  She also enjoys mentoring young adults and encouraging them to pursue a college education, particularly in the veterinary sciences.  Dr. Hubbard has a son, Eric Elijah and a dog named Neno, who she loves dearly.  

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

Veterinary Dermatology

Zachary T Junis BS, DVM
Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Instructor

Eamil: zjunis@tuskegee.edu

Phone: (803)-608-5545

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate education from the University of South Carolina in 2014 - majored in Biology and minored in Psychology.
•  DVM from The University of Georgia's veterinary college in 2025.

BIOGRAPHY

I grew up in Columbia, South Carolina where I also attended college at the University of South Carolina. After working for a number of years in various professions, I applied to veterinary school in 2021 and was accepted to the University of Georgia. After completing the veterinary program in 2025 I was accepted into a small animal rotating internship at The Ohio State University which I completed prior to joining the veterinary team at Tuskegee.

CLINICAL SERVICES | SPECIALITY AREA

• Diagnostic Imaging
• I help obtain and interpret all imaging studies performed by the veterinary hospital.