Fix the Face: Brachycephalic and Ear Surgery Workshop

Qualifications: DVM, MS Diplomate ACVS, and ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology

Specialisation: Surgery

Dr Charles Kuntz has completed a Surgical Residency and Masters of Veterinary Science at the Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Cardiac Surgery Fellow at the Auburn University, Surgical Oncology Fellow at the Colorado State University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Colorado State University, Program Chair and member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine. He then moved to Australia to pursue another adventure as the founder and director of Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals.

Qualifications: MA VetMB MANZCVS DipECVS

Specialisation: Companion Animal Surgery

Ten years later, an internship, residency and set of board exams Kat is now a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons. During Kat's residency she developed a more focused interest in airway disease and particularly the pathophysiology of brachycephalic dogs. During normal hours she is a Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Surgery at Massey University, New Zealand and in her spare time is in the early stages of a PhD working towards understanding the welfare, anatomical and physiological challenges faced by brachycephalic breeds.

Qualifications: BVSc, FACVSc (Small Animal Surgery), GC(HEd), Phd Candidate

Specialisation: Soft Tissue Surgery

Tania completed her small animal surgery residency at The University of Queensland and at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Underwood. She was awarded a Fellowship in small animal surgery (by examination) in 2005, and has practiced as a specialist surgeon at various referral centers in England and Brisbane, and recently completed a PhD in tissue engineering. Tania currently works as a small animal surgeon at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS). Tania performs all aspects of small animal surgery with a particular emphasis on soft tissue and oncology surgery.

Qualifications: BVSc MANZCVS (Surgery)

Specialisation: Small Animal Surgery

Dr Abbie is a Small Animal Veterinarian with 14 years of world-wide Veterinary experience and a membership in Small Animal Surgery. She graduated from Massey University in 2004 and soon after graduation discovered her passion for Small Animal Surgery. Abbie runs the Small Animal surgery FB Discussion Page with over 4000 Veterinary Members and is employed as a small animal surgeon at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS).