Zoological Faculty & Staff

Dr. Sharman M. Hoppes

• DVM- OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
• Residency in Non-domestic Avians - NCSU
• ABVP - Avian
• Private practice - 12 years
• Joined Texas A&M 2005

Dr. J. Jill Heatley

• Diplomate ACZM
• Joined Texas A&M 2007
• 4 years Clinical Assistant Professor, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
• ABVP - Avian
• Residency in Zoological Medicine - LSU / Masters Degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences (MS) - LSU
• Internship in Bird Zoo & Exotic Animal Medicine - LSU
• 3 years in Private practice
• DVM- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (Gig 'em Aggies!)

Stephanie Freeman

Zoological Medicine Technician

James Kusmierczyk

• VMD University of Pennsylvania
• Private Practice Emergency Internship
• Zoological Medicine Intern