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Vet Czech Chicago Zoological Society veterinarians are always eager to collaborate with their colleagues and share
and expand their knowledge.
TEAMWORK What’s better than getting all the
Zoo veterinarians make up a relatively small percentage of veterinarians
top U.S. zoo veterinarians together to in the U.S., so meeting with experts from the EAZWV was a great way for
share their expertise and knowledge? U.S. veterinarians—including the Society’s seven veterinarians—to create a
Getting the top zoo vets from both America and larger network, expanding the number of colleagues they can reach out to.
Europe together and doubling the amount of
knowledge shared! Several sessions were held specifically on fostering communication
This past October, for the first time, the American between zoo veterinarians around the world and on exchanging informa-
Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) and the tion about best practices.
European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians
(EAZWV) held a joint meeting in Prague, Czech Republic. “U.S. veterinarians were able to see presentations on things they wouldn’t
The two organizations held a joint meeting two years normally have exposure to,” Adkesson said. “It really was an invaluable
ago in Atlanta, Georgia, but this year marks the first time experience for everyone involved.”
that the two organizations met on European soil.
“These are two really strong organizations, each with
tremendous expertise,” said Dr. Michael Adkesson, the
Chicago Zoological Society’s vice president of clinical
medicine and current president of the AAZV. “It was
incredible to get over 600 talented veterinarians in
the same room.”
STAFF Expert in Care
Chicago Zoological Society veterinarians continue to
set the bar higher and higher. Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai,
the Society’s senior staff veterinarian, recently achieved
board certification and diplomate status by the American College of
Animal Welfare (ACAW).
These diplomates are veterinarians with advanced training who are
recognized as board-certified experts in animal welfare. ACAW was
established in 2012, and there are currently only 60 veterinarians who
have completed the certification process—and Chinnadurai is one
of only three with a primary background in zoological medicine. To
achieve this certification, Chinnadurai had to complete a credentialing
process and rigorous multiday examination.
We are very proud of Chinnadurai for achieving this great honor and
helping to ensure our animals continue to receive the highest quality
of care.
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Chinnadurai is also the only board-certified specialist
in both zoological medicine and anesthesiology in
North America.
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