Bridging veterinary medicine and toxicology with a multidisciplinary clinical background, this expert brings more than 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, with a specialized focus on veterinary toxicology, animal health, and food safety. His expertise includes diagnosis and treatment of toxic exposures, poisoning prevention, and evaluation of environmental and pharmaceutical risks affecting animals, along with application of toxicological principles to both veterinary and public health contexts. He holds a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, a master’s degree in applied psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. His expert witness experience includes more than 5 years of litigation support, including consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony.

A dual foundation in veterinary and human healthcare informs his professional work, including prior clinical experience in nursing roles involving liver and kidney transplantation units, acute dialysis, hospice care, and community health services. In academic leadership roles, he serves as professor of veterinary toxicology and director of interprofessional education, with responsibilities spanning curriculum development, program leadership, and training of healthcare professionals across disciplines. His experience also includes service as president of Veterinary Education Worldwide and leadership within the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, where he has held officer roles including secretary/treasurer, in addition to committee and advisory positions supporting interprofessional education and veterinary toxicology initiatives.

Ongoing contributions to the field are reflected through extensive teaching, invited presentations, and media appearances, along with authorship of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in veterinary toxicology and medical education. He has delivered presentations at national and international conferences and has been featured in major media outlets discussing animal toxicology and public health topics. His professional experience also includes work as a specialist in poisoning information at a regional poison center, supporting real-time toxicology consultation and case management. His credentials include board certification in veterinary toxicology and licensure in both veterinary medicine and nursing across multiple jurisdictions.