- Oncology
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Equine Surgery
- Lameness – Specialty
- Food Animal Surgery
- Equine Dentistry
Dr. Kenita S. Rogers
Associate Dean for Professional Programs – Board Certified in Veterinary Internal Medicine and Veterinary Oncology by the ACVIM
Dr. Kenita S. Rogers is the associate dean for professional programs at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She received a B.S. in animal and veterinary science from West Virginia University in 1979 and her D.V.M. from Louisiana State University in 1982. After completing a one year rotating internship at the University of Georgia, Rogers spent three years in an internal medicine residency and received her M.S. from Texas A&M University in 1986. She is an ACVIM Diplomate in the specialties of Internal Medicine (1987) and Oncology (1990), and currently serves as Chief of the Medicine Service. She received the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award, and has twice been honored with The Association of Former Students Distinguished Teaching Award.
Education
- M.S., Texas A&M University 1986
- D.V.M., Louisiana State University 1982
- B.S., West Virginia University 1979
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine; Oncology, Internal Medicine
Scholarly Interests
- Small animal oncology, outcomes assessment, teaching pedagogy
Dr. Claudia L. Barton
Professor – Board Certified in Veterinary Internal Medicine and Veterinary Oncology by the ACVIM
Dr. Claudia L. Barton is a professor in the department of small animal medicine and surgery at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She attended the University of Missouri for her undergraduate degree and her D.V.M. After two years of private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, she came to Texas A&M University in the department of veterinary pathology to do a clinical pathology residency. She then taught at the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for several years, in small animal oncology/internal medicine, and returned to Texas A&M University in 1979 as a staff oncologist. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the specialties of Oncology and Internal Medicine and currently is the Medicine Residency Director. She received both College-level and University-level teaching awards from the Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University. Barton’s major interest and expertise is in diagnostic cytology of tumors in animals.
Education
- Residency Clinical Pathology, Texas A&M University 1976
- D.V.M., Missouri 1973
Credentials
- DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine; SA Internal Medicine, Oncology
Scholarly Interests
- Oncology, aspiration cytology, small animal reproduction
Dr. Heather Wilson
Assistant Professor – Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology by the ACVIM
Dr. Heather Wilson is a professor in the department of small animal medicine at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She completed her undergraduate degree and D.V.M. at the University of Tennessee in 2003. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center and a residency in Medical Oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the specialty of Oncology. She received the E. Gregory Mac Ewen award for Outstanding Basic Science Research in the field of Oncology from the Veterinary Cancer Society in 2006. Her research and clinical interests include cancer stem cells, osteosarcoma, and transitional cell carcinoma.
Education
- Residency Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- D.V.M., University of Tennessee 2003
Credentials
- DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine; Oncology
Scholarly Interests
- Cancer stem cells, osteosarcoma, transitional cell carcinoma
Dr. Michael Deveau
Clinical Assistant Professor – Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and MS in Radiation Physics
Dr. Michael Deveau earned his D.V.M. from Kansas State University in 2005 and his training for board certification in the field of veterinary radiation oncology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. He has recently attained Diplomate status from the American College of Radiology – Radiation Oncology and is currently a PH.D. graduate student in the discipline of medical physics. Deveau’s interests focus on personalized patient-based cancer therapy treatment.
Education
- D.V.M., Kansas State University 2005
Credentials
- Diplomate in Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology
Scholarly Interests
- Personalized cancer therapy treatment
Dr. Jonathan M. Levine
Associate Professor – Board Certified in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery by the ACVIM
Dr. Jonathan M. Levine earned his D.V.M. from Cornell University in 2001 and his training for board certification in the field of neurology from Texas A&M University in 2005. Levine’s interests include neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disease, and intervertebral disk herniation.
Education
- Resident Neurology/Neurosurgery, Texas A&M University 2005
- Internship Small Animal Surgery, Colorado State University 2002
- D.V.M., Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University 2001
- B.S., Cornell University 1995
Credentials
- DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine; Neurology
Scholarly Interests
- Neurology, neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disease, intervertebral disk herniation
Dr. Sharon Kerwin
Professor – Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery by the ACVS
Dr. Sharon Kerwin earned her D.V.M. from Texas A&M University in 1988 and her training for board certification from Louisiana State University in 1992. She has attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Kerwin’s interests focus on neurosurgery, osteoarthritis, fracture fixation, spinal surgery, and intervertebral disk disease.
Education
- M.S. Veterinary Physiology, Louisiana State University 1993
- Resident Small Animal Surgery, Louisiana State University 1992
- Internship Small Animal Surgery, Louisiana State University 1989
- D.V.M., Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1988
- B.V.S., Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1986
Credentials
- DVM, MS, Diplomate American College Veterinary Surgeons
Scholarly Interests
- Orthopedic and neurosurgery, canine and feline lameness; osteoarthritis, fracture fixation, spinal surgery, and intervertebral disk disease
Dr. Megan Steele
Veterinary Resident Instructor – Neurology 1st Year
Dr. Amanda R. Taylor
Veterinary Resident Instructor – Neurology 2nd Year
Dr. Benjamin Young
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Benjamin Young earned his D.V.M. in 2000 from Colorado State University. He has attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Young’s scholarly interests include small animal ultrasonography and MRI of neurologic disease.
Education
- M.S., Ohio State University 2006
- D.V.M., Colorado State University 2000
- B.S., Colorado State University 1996
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology, 2006 Job Functions
- Small and large animal radiology, ultrasound, and computed tomography.
Scholarly Interests
- Small animal abdominal ultrasonography, and MRI of neurologic disease
Dr. Bunita Eichelberger
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Bunita Eichelberger earned her D.V.M. in 2004 from the University of California Davis. She has recently attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Eichelberger’s interests focus on musculoskeletal MRI, oncology, and interventional radiology.
Education
- M.S., Colorado State University 2008
- D.V.M., University of California Davis 2004
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology, 2009
- Job Functions
- Small and large animal diagnostic imaging
Scholarly Interests
- Musculoskeletal MRI, oncology, and interventional radiology
Dr. Kathy Spaulding
Clinical Professor
Dr. Kathy Spaulding earned her D.V.M. in 1976 from Purdue University. She has attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Radiologists. Spaulding’s interests focus mainly on abdominal ultrasound.
Education
- D.V.M., Purdue University 1976
- B.S., Purdue University 1972
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology 1983
- Job Functions
- Radiology and abdominal diagnostic ultrasound
Scholarly Interests
- Abdominal ultrasound
Dr. Jay Griffin
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Jay Griffin earned his D.V.M. in 2004 from Texas A&M University. His interests include MRI of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
Education
- D.V.M., Texas A&M University 2004
Scholarly Interests
- MRI of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system
Dr. Jeff Watkins
Professor
Dr. Jeffrey Watkins earned his D.V.M. in 1980 from Kansas State University. He has attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Watkins’ interests of equine fracture management include: intramedullary interlocking nail fixation, fracture biomechanics, biomaterials, implant design and testing, arthrodesis techniques, management of infection, and orthopedic applications of stem cell therapy.
Education
- M.S , Texas A&M University 1984
- D.V.M., Kansas State University 1980
- B.S., Veterinary Science, Kansas State Univeristy 1978
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons 1986
Scholarly Interests
- Equine fracture management including: intramedullary interlocking nail fixation, fracture biomechanics, biomaterials, implant design and testing, arthrodesis techniques, management of infection, and orthopedic applications of stem cell therapy
Dr. Carolyn Arnold
Assistant Professor
Dr. Carolyn Arnold earned her D.V.M. in 1998 from Michigan State University. Arnold attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Her interests include equine reproductive surgery and wound healing.
Education
- D.V.M., Michigan State University 1998
- B.S., University of Michigan 1991
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Scholarly Interests
- Reproductive surgery and wound healing
Dr. Kent Carter
Professor
Dr. Kent Carter earned his D.V.M. in 1979 from Colorado State University. Carter attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and his interests focus around equine lameness.
Education
- M.S., Texas A&M University 1982
- D.V.M., Colorado State University 1979
- M.S., Animal Science, Utah State University 1976
- B.S., Zoology, Utah State University 1974
- A.S., Dixie College 1971
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Scholarly Interests
- Equine lameness
Dr. Robin Dabareiner
Associate Professor
Dr. Robin Dabareiner earned her D.V.M. in 1988 from the University of Minnesota. Dabareiner attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1998. Her scholarly interests include joint pathology, degenerative joint disease, navicular diseases, corrective shoeing, microvascular pathology, equine lameness and gastrointestinal disease, i.e.; colic, osteoarthritis, and western performance events.
Education
- Ph.D., VA-MD Regional College of Vet Med 1998
- M.S., VA-MD Regional College of Vet Med 1992
- D.V.M., University of Minnesota 1988
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons 1998
Scholarly Interests
- Joint pathology, degenerative joint disease, navicular diseases, corrective shoeing, microvascular pathology, equine lameness and gastrointestinal disease, i.e.; colic, osteoarthritis, and western performance events
Dr. Neil Hooper
Associate Professor
Dr. Neil Hooper earned his D.V.M. from Texas A&M University in 1984. He attained Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1993. His scholarly interests include soft tissue therapy.
Education
- M.S., Texas A&M University 1991
- D.V.M., Texas A&M University 1984
- B.S., Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1982
- B.S., Animal Science, Texas A&M University 1978
Credentials
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons 1993
Scholarly Interests
- Soft tissue surgery
Dr. Cleet Griffin
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Cleet Griffin received his D.V.M. from Texas A&M University in 1990. He attained Diplomate status in equine practice from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2003. His scholarly interests are related to equine dentistry.
Education
- D.V.M., Texas A&M University 1990
Credentials
- Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine Practice) 2003
Scholarly Interests
- Topics and clinical problems related to equine dentistry