Curriculum Vitae - College of Veterinary Medicine
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Natalie Antin<strong>of</strong>f, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian)<br />
Gulf Coast <strong>Veterinary</strong> Specialists<br />
Gulf Coast Avian & Exotics 713-693-1133 (<strong>of</strong>fice )<br />
1111 W. Loop South, Ste. 110 713-693-1134 (fax)<br />
Houston, TX 77027 drantin<strong>of</strong>f@gcvs.com<br />
Education<br />
Post-veterinary<br />
degree training<br />
Certification<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
experience<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> 1988-1992<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
George Washington University 1981-1985<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science; Major: Zoology; Minor: Computer and Information<br />
Systems<br />
The Animal Medical Center , New York, NY 1994-1996<br />
Residency Avian and Exotic Pet <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery<br />
The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY 1992-1993<br />
Internship Small Animal <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery<br />
Board Certified in Avian Practice by the American Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Practitioners 1997<br />
Currently pursuing certification in Exotic Companion Animal Practice<br />
Certified for Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation 2010<br />
Gulf Coast Avian & Exotics , Houston, TX 1997-present<br />
Veterinarian<br />
Established avian and exotics private referral practice within a multispecialty<br />
referral practice. Serve as a referral source for clients and<br />
veterinarians throughout Texas, and other areas <strong>of</strong> the US.<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Information Network<br />
Consultant 1997-present<br />
Provide online advice to veterinarians; monitor online veterinary boards<br />
for inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and provide appropriate corrections<br />
to these boards.<br />
Sound Technologies<br />
Consultant<br />
Telemedicine 2000-2007<br />
Perform telemedicine consultation and interpretation <strong>of</strong> radiographic and<br />
ultrasonographic images to veterinarians in conjunction with clinical case<br />
management assistance.
Publications<br />
Antech Diagnostics<br />
Consultant<br />
Irvine, CA 1998-2000<br />
Assist veterinarians in interpretation <strong>of</strong> laboratory test results, including<br />
hematology,, microbiology, biochemistry, and serology. Provide assistance in<br />
clinical case management and follow-up. Aid laboratory in developing<br />
research projects related to laboratory diagnostics and establishing normals<br />
in avian and exotic species.<br />
St. Marks <strong>Veterinary</strong> Hospital 1993-1996<br />
Staff Veterinarian<br />
New York, NY<br />
Staff veterinarian in a high-volume small animal and exotic general practice.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Lymphoma in Ferrets: Review and Clinical Update. Today’s<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Practice: In Press<br />
Petritz OA, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Pfent C, Corapi W, Pool RR, Fabiani M, Chen S.<br />
Adenosquamous carcinoma <strong>of</strong> the trachea in a domestic ferret (Mustela<br />
putorius furo). Journal <strong>of</strong> Exotic Pet <strong>Medicine</strong>, in press.<br />
Petritz OA, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Chen S, Kass PH,, Paul-Murphy J. Comparison <strong>of</strong><br />
portable blood glucose meters for measurement <strong>of</strong> blood glucose<br />
concentrations in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Journal <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association, Vol 242 (3), 2013, 350-354.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Williams B. Neoplasia in Ferrets. In: Carpenter JW,<br />
Quesenberry KE, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: Clinical <strong>Medicine</strong> and<br />
Surgery, 3rd ed. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 2012, p103-121.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Giovanella CJ. Musculoskeletal and Neurological Diseases <strong>of</strong><br />
Ferrets. In: Carpenter JW, Quesenberry KE, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits,<br />
Rodents: Clinical <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 2012,<br />
p. 132-140.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Multiple chapters. Blackwell’s Five Minute <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Consult: Small Mammal (2 nd ed). Oglesbee BL (ed). Wiley-Blackwell,<br />
Ames, Iowa, 2011.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Hess L. (Guest Editors): Nutrition and Behavior <strong>of</strong><br />
Uncommon Species. Vet Clin North America, Exotic Animal Practice.<br />
WB Saunders, Phila PA, 2009.<br />
Pollock C, Carpenter JW, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, ed. Exotic<br />
Animal Formulary. Elsevier Inc, St. Louis, MO, 2005: p. 135-344.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Hahn K. Ferret Oncology: Diseases, Diagnostics, and<br />
Therapeutics. In: Graham J, Rupley A, eds. Vet Clin North America,<br />
Exotic Animal Practice. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 2004: p. 579-625.
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Musculoskeletal and Neurological Diseases <strong>of</strong> Ferrets. In:<br />
Carpenter JW, Quesenberry KE, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: Clinical<br />
<strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery, 2 nd edition. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 2004:<br />
p.115-120.<br />
Fudge AM, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N(Guest Editor); Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet<br />
<strong>Medicine</strong>: Endocrinology. Vol 11(2); WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 2002.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Oncologic sampling for the general practitioner. Exotic DVM<br />
Vol 3.3; 2001; 38-41.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Burgess M, Garner M. A review <strong>of</strong> diseases <strong>of</strong> the ferret.<br />
Exotic DVM Vol 2.2, 2000, p. 33-40.<br />
Phalen D, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Fricke, M. Obstructive respiratory disease in prairie<br />
dogs with odontomas. In: Vet Clin North America, Exotic Animal<br />
Practice. WB Saunders, Phila, PA , 2000, p.513-518.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Physical examination and preventive care <strong>of</strong> rabbits. In: Vet<br />
Clin North America, Exotic Animal Practice. WB Saunders, Phila, PA ,<br />
1999, p 405-428.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N. Small mammal critical care. In: Vet Clin North America,<br />
Exotic Animal Practice. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 1998, p. 153 – 176.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f, N. Neoplasia in Ferrets. In:Current <strong>Veterinary</strong> Therapy XIII. WB<br />
Saunders, Phila, PA, 2000, p 1149-1152.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f, N. Musculoskeletal and Neurological Diseases <strong>of</strong> Ferrets. In:<br />
Hillyer EV, Quesenberry KE, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: Clinical<br />
<strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery. WB Saunders, Phila, PA, 1997, p126-130.<br />
Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Hoefer HL, Rosenthal KL, Bartick TE. Smooth muscle<br />
neoplasia <strong>of</strong> suspected oviductal origin in the cloaca <strong>of</strong> a blue-fronted<br />
amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva). Journal <strong>of</strong> Avian <strong>Medicine</strong> and<br />
Surgery, Vol 11(4), 1997, 268-272.<br />
Henry RW, Antin<strong>of</strong>f N, Janick L, Orosz S. E12 Technique: An aid to<br />
study sinuses <strong>of</strong> birds. ACTA Anatomica, 1997; 158:54-58.<br />
Kiehn TE, Hoefer HL, Bottger EC, Ross R, Wong M, Edwards F, Antin<strong>of</strong>f<br />
N, Armstrong D. Mycobacterium genavense infection in pet animals.<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> Clinical Microbiology, 1996, 34:1840-1842.<br />
Nienhuis AW, Donahoe RE, Karlsson S, Clark SC, Agricola B, Antin<strong>of</strong>f<br />
N, Pierce JE, Turner P, Anderson WF, Nathan D. Recombinant human<br />
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) shortens<br />
the period <strong>of</strong> neutropenia after autologous bone marrow transplantation<br />
in a primate model. Journal <strong>of</strong> Clinical Investigations, 1987, 80:573-577.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Veterinary</strong> Meetings
Presentations<br />
2013: Oxbow Animal Health Small Mammal Symposium<br />
2012: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians Annual Conference; International<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Emergency and Critical Care Society Annual Conference;<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Annual Conference; Oxbow<br />
Animal Health Small Mammal Symposium<br />
2011: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians Annual Conference; Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Annual Conference; Texas <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical<br />
Association Annual Conference; International Ferret Congress; International<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Emergency and Critical Care Society Annual Conference; Tufts<br />
University School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> Annual Practitioners’ Conference;<br />
Pacific <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference; TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab<br />
2010: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians Annual Conference; International<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Emergency and Critical Care Society; TX A&M University Small<br />
Mammal Wetlab<br />
2009: North American <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference, European Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Avian Veterinarians; Tufts School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> Exotic Pet<br />
Conference; Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians, International <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Emergency and Critical Care Society; Central <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference, Gulf<br />
Coast <strong>Veterinary</strong> Specialists Symposium; Tx A&M University Small Mammal<br />
Wetlab.<br />
2008: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians, Association <strong>of</strong> Exotic Mammal<br />
Veterinarians, International <strong>Veterinary</strong> Emergency and Critical Care Society;<br />
Gulf Coast <strong>Veterinary</strong> Specialists Symposium; Brenham VMA<br />
2007: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians, Association <strong>of</strong> Exotic Mammal<br />
Veteriarians; American Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> Practioners; Southwest<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Symposium; Western <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference; Montgomery<br />
County VMA, Beaumont VMA; Sound Technologies Ultrasound <strong>of</strong> Exotic<br />
Pets course<br />
2006: University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin-Madison Wildlife, Exotic, Zoo Animal <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
Meeting; American Ferret Association, <strong>Veterinary</strong> Laboratory Association;<br />
Cornell University Neurology Club; Gulf Coast <strong>Veterinary</strong> Specialists<br />
Symposium<br />
2005: Student Chapter AVMA, Mid Atlantic States Association <strong>of</strong> Avian<br />
Veterinarians, Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians, Southwest <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Symposium, Colorado VMA, American Ferret Association, TX A&M<br />
University Small Mammal Wetlab.<br />
2004: Bayer de Mexico Symposio Veterinaria; British Small Animal<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Association, V TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab. ;<br />
International <strong>Veterinary</strong> Emergency and Critical Care Society; <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Laboratory Association<br />
2003: North American <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference; International <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Emergency and Critical Care Society; Texas A&M Exotic Pets Conference;<br />
Music City <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association (Nashville, TN); Montgomery<br />
County <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association; Dallas <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical<br />
Association; Dallas-Ft. Worth Association <strong>of</strong> Avian & Small Mammal
Veterinarians; TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab<br />
2002: TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab; International <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Emergency and Critical Care Society<br />
2001: New Braunfels VMA; Texas VMA; Western States <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Conference; International Heartworm Society; Mid-Atlantic States AAV;<br />
International Conference on Exotics; Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians; TX<br />
A&M Annual Exotic Pets Conference; Southeast TX VMA; TX A&M<br />
University Small Mammal Wetlab<br />
2000: TX A&M Small Mammal Wetlab; Montgomery County VMA;<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians; Santa Fe Enrichment Seminars; Wild<br />
West <strong>Veterinary</strong> Conference/Association <strong>of</strong> Amphibian & Reptilian<br />
Veterinarians<br />
1999: Texas VMA; ACVIM; TX VMA Summer Session; Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Amphibian and Reptilian Veterinarians; Oregon Ferret Association; TX A&M<br />
Annual Exotic Pets Conference; TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab<br />
1998: Texas VMA; TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab; Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Zoo <strong>Veterinary</strong> Technicians<br />
1997: Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians; Texas Association <strong>of</strong> Registered<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Technicians; TX A&M University Small Mammal Wetlab<br />
General Public Presentations<br />
2013: National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Festival, Houston, TX<br />
2012: National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Festival, Houston, TX<br />
2011: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX<br />
2010: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; East<br />
Texas Bird Club, Beaumont, TX; River City Bird Club, <strong>College</strong> Station, TX<br />
2009: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX;<br />
American Federation <strong>of</strong> Aviculturists, Houston, TX<br />
2008: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; East<br />
Texas Bird Club, Beaumont, TX<br />
2007: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; River<br />
City Bird Club, <strong>College</strong> Station, TX<br />
2006: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Avian<br />
Behavior Conference, St. Paul, MN; River City Bird Club, Houston, TX<br />
2005: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX<br />
2004: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX<br />
2003: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Conure<br />
Club, Houston, TX
Current and Past<br />
Research<br />
2002: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Conure<br />
Club, Houston, TX<br />
2001: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Conure<br />
Club, Houston, TX; Mardi-Gras Aviculture Conference, New Orleans, LA;<br />
Bunny Buddies, Houston, TX<br />
2000: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Bunny<br />
Buddies, Houston, TX<br />
1999: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Bunny<br />
Buddies, Houston, TX; Houston Area Ferret Association, Houston, TX; Bay<br />
Area Caged Bird Club, Beaumont, TX<br />
1998: Houston Turtle and Tortoise Society, Houston, TX; National Parrot<br />
Rescue & Preservation Festival, Houston, TX; Bunny Buddies, Houston,<br />
TX; Canary and Finch Society, Houston, TX<br />
1997: Canary and Finch Society, Houston, TX<br />
Other<br />
2002: RSVP <strong>Veterinary</strong> Technician Course<br />
Correlation <strong>of</strong> ultrasonographic measurement <strong>of</strong> adrenal glands <strong>of</strong><br />
rabbits<br />
Determination <strong>of</strong> normal ultrasonographic measurements <strong>of</strong> the adrenal<br />
glands <strong>of</strong> rabbits<br />
Comparison <strong>of</strong> portable blood glucose meters for measurement <strong>of</strong> blood glucose<br />
concentrations in ferrets<br />
Pleurodesis for treatment <strong>of</strong> recurrent air sac rupture in birds<br />
Radiation treatment options for thymoma in rabbits<br />
Investigations into Naturally Occurring Heartworm Disease in Ferrets<br />
and development <strong>of</strong> reliable diagnostic testing<br />
Bone Scans in Birds<br />
Mucosal stripping <strong>of</strong> the cloaca as a treatment for papillomas in<br />
psittacines<br />
Survival times <strong>of</strong> ferrets treated for lymphoma<br />
Investigation into etiologic agent for cholangiohepatitis in ferrets (study<br />
performed by MIT; aiding in obtaining data from clinical cases)<br />
Participated in a nationwide study on the use <strong>of</strong> Lupron in ferrets – aided<br />
in obtaining data from clinical patients (Primary investigator: Cathy<br />
Johnson-Delaney)<br />
Clinical use <strong>of</strong> chemotherapeutics for tumor treatment in exotic pets
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
memberships<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Activities<br />
Community<br />
activities<br />
American Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> Practitioners – Diplomate, Avian Practice<br />
American <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association<br />
Texas <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association<br />
Harris County <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Exotic Mammal Veterinarians<br />
Mid-Atlantic States Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Laboratory Association<br />
Bunny Buddies<br />
The World Parrot Trust<br />
Houston Area Ferret Association<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Laboratory Association – Executive Board Member at Large,<br />
2005-present<br />
Associate Editor, Journal <strong>of</strong> Avian <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery, 2001-2004<br />
Advisory Board, Exotic DVM Magazine, 2000-2004<br />
Reviewer, Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing<br />
Veterinarian, 2002-2007<br />
Reviewer, Journal <strong>of</strong> Avian <strong>Medicine</strong> and Surgery – 2000 – present, as<br />
needed<br />
IVECCS Annual Meeting – Exotic Program Coordinator/Session Chair –<br />
2002-2004, 2008 – 2012<br />
ABVP Annual Meeting – Avian Program Coordinator – 2000; 2001<br />
Selection Committee, Schubot Avian Health Foundation Endowed Chair, TX<br />
A&M University, 1998.<br />
ABVP Credentials Committee – 1998-2000; 2002; 2005-2006<br />
ABVP Examination Revision Committee - 2000<br />
VIN/AOL Online Courses – Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Avian <strong>Medicine</strong> 2000, 2001;<br />
Avian neoplasia, 2009, 2010; Avian neurologic disease 2009, 2010.<br />
ABVP Board Review Course 1999, 2000, 2001; Ferret <strong>Medicine</strong> 2004<br />
ARAV Section Chair - 2000<br />
2002-current: Expanding Your Horizons – a program to introduce junior high<br />
school girls to careers in the sciences
Awards received<br />
2002: RSVP <strong>Veterinary</strong> Technician Course<br />
2007-present: Bunny Buddies, Houston, TX – various programs and ‘spay<br />
days’ involving client education or donation <strong>of</strong> time and services<br />
2007-present: Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Houston, TX: various<br />
educational programs, interns volunteer for triage and treatment <strong>of</strong> injured<br />
wildlife<br />
2010-present: Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education, Houston, TX: as needed<br />
evaluation/support for injured wildlife<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Avian Veterinarians: Speaker <strong>of</strong> the Year Award, 2008<br />
Texas <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medical Association: Non-traditional species<br />
Practitioner <strong>of</strong> the Year Award, 2003<br />
TJ Lafeber Avian Practitioner Award Nominee 2002-2006
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