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Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician  
Male, 44
Indianapolis - IN

Interests: animals, Reading (sci-fi and fantasy), Pet health education, genetics, Biology, zoology, evolution, immunology

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Indianapolis - IN
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Open for new patients
Education
BS, Genetic Biology, Purdue University, Undergraduate 1983 - 1988
Affiliations
Veterinary News Network (www.MyVNN.com)
American Society of Veterinary Journalists (www.ASVJ.org)
About the Expert
You could call me an animal loving nerd! I have spent the last 20 years being involved with and working with animals every day. I am a veterinary technician, have spent many years working with rescues and shelters, and even dabbled in breeding Siamese cats and Shaded Silver Persian cats. I love to read, especially if it is science related or is a fantasy type of novel. Science is a strong passion of mine and I find that I spend a good portion of everyday just reading articles about genetics, immunology, evolution, endangered species, and advances in human and veterinary medicine.
Honors & Awards
2006-2009: Reporter for Western Veterinary Conference TV Journal
2009- Veterinary News Network Reporter of the Year
Recent Blog Entries

Thanksgiving


3 hours ago - 1 Comment
First, let me say that I am thankful for each and everyone one of you who reads these journals I sporadically post and I am very th...

Mandatory Spay Neuter Laws 


Nov 19, 2009 01:08PM - 13 Comments
Well, I just got word that Las Vegas has passed an ordinance mandating spaying and neutering in that city. This follows the North ...

H1N1 and Our Pets


Nov 05, 2009 03:25PM - 33 Comments
Yesterday, the Iowa Department of Public Health released a statement about a 13 year old cat who tested positive for H1N1. The c...

Autumn, Halloween and Fall Pet Dangers


Oct 05, 2009 09:06AM - 8 Comments
This past week in Indiana has been one of crisp temperatures and definite fall like weather. The full moon last night reminded me ...

Disaster Preparedness for Pets 


Sep 08, 2009 08:37AM - 5 Comments
Seeing the California wildfires in the news over these past two weeks has really got me thinking about things that I can do to help...

Labor Day safety for pets 


Sep 05, 2009 11:04AM
For those of us in the US, many have a long weekend this weekend as the Labor Day holiday is now here. I know it sounds silly, bu...

Emotional Damages For the Loss of a Pet?


Aug 18, 2009 02:03PM - 6 Comments
In keeping with controversial topics this week, I found a story out of Virginia about a man who is suing his former domestic partne...
As you have no doubt seen, the sports world is "abuzz" with the news that the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vic...