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Training ideas and relevant information are available from The Spruce Pets to help you take care of your pet. Each month, we give more than 10 million customers the knowledge they need to give their pets the best possible life. With over 4,000 in-depth articles covering a wide range of themes and pet animals, our 20-year-old library covers everything from cats and dogs to betta fish and potbellied pigs.With years of practical expertise, our team of writers—which includes trainers, Registered Vet Technicians (RVTs), and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs)—creates and updates educational pieces packed with insightful commentary. We also firmly believe in the importance of inclusion, equity, and diversity.

Veterinary Review Board

We are aware of how challenging it may be to locate reliable veterinary advice online because the internet is rife with false information and opinions that are passed off as reality. The Spruce Pets Veterinary Review Board, which is made up of elite board-certified veterinary specialists, was established to make pet ownership simpler. In order to help you maintain your pet’s happiness and health, we strive to you thoroughly researched and verified information.

The Veterinary Review Process

In certain of our content, a badge might be seen. A board member has read and modified the article, taking great effort to ensure that the material is correct and current, as indicated by the badge. To find out more about our procedure, click the link below.

Our Veterinary Review Board

Dr. Nick Saint-Erne, DVM

Specialties: Aquarium and Zoo Animals, and Aquatic Species
Dedicated to pets, exotic animals, and aquatic veterinary medicine, Dr. Nick Saint-Erne, DVM, has over 35 years of expertise in the field. A member of The Spruce Pets’ veterinary review board is Dr. Saint-Erne.

Highlights: Veterinary Review Board Member of Spruce Pets
35+ years of expertise caring for exotic pets, zoo animals, dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, rats, and fish in my capacity as a veterinarian
The US Department of Agriculture has accredited the veterinarian, and the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association has certified the veterinarian as an aquatic veterinarian.
Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board-licensed to practice veterinary medicine
is a consulting veterinarian for various zoos and aquariums in Arizona in addition to his current practice at the Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital.
The author is a current Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine-sponsored lecturer in the AQUAVET program and an adjunct professor at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine.Proficient in technical writing, document editing, and animal care, the author of veterinary articles and books and manuals

Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH

Specialties: Animal welfare, veterinary consulting, infectious and zoonotic diseases, domestic and international travel with companion animals
With over 27 years of experience, Dr. Nelva Bryant is a retired LCDR from the United States Public Health Service. Currently employed in the airline industry, her mission is to improve pet travel by promoting veterinary oversight, education, and animal care.
Crucial Elements
Member of Spruce Pets’ Veterinary Review Board with over 27 years of veterinary industry experience Since 1993, the veterinarian has held a license to practice in Georgia and New York, USA. Licensed Veterinary Professional (Class 1)
Former LCDR who worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more than ten years in the United States Public Health Service
Previously held roles at CDC include: Veterinary Public Health Consultant, Chief Veterinary Pathologist, and Quarantine Veterinary Medical Officer (Dog Importation Subject Matter Expert)
Working in the airline sector as a veterinarian at the moment, and available for consultation
The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Center’s live animal transportation training program was completed by an internal veterinarian at Delta Air Lines, a first for the industry. The veterinarian currently holds numerous roles on the Executive Council and Advisory Board.
Monica Tarantino, Ph.D.
Dr. Monica Tarantino, DVM, is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based small animal veterinarian with five years of experience as a general practitioner. Dr. Tarantino is a member of The Spruce Pets’ veterinary review boarded. Tarantino owns four rescue dogs and two rescue cats, and he routinely rescues animals in need. He also occasionally fosters an animal for good measure. In Charlotte, she resides with her fiancé and her many dogs. Her Instagram account allows you to track her travels with her pets.
Key Points: A full-time Level-2 Fear Free certified physician in an AAHA recognized small animal hospital, and member of The Spruce Pets Veterinary Review Board
has worked at institutions providing preventative care, surgery, and 24-hour emergency care for five years as a general practitioner of small animal medicine.