Dr. Nicole Mikoni, a resident in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service, was awarded the 2024 American Association of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC) Resident Award. The recognition is given annually to a resident in their final year of training who has achieved a high degree of excellence in their chosen specialty.
In nominating candidates, faculty mentors take into consideration activities, awards, and productivity of the resident during their training process.
A dedicated emergency service has been established at the UC Davis veterinary hospital for companion exotic pets such as birds, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.
Dr. Hugues Beaufrere, an associate professor in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery Service, recently won the 2023 Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)/Lafeber Manuscript Award in the Best Original Research category.
Dr. Michelle Hawkins was recently awarded the 2023 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award, presented to an outstanding practitioner who is advancing the quality of health care for companion birds.
Ragoth, a 4-year-old male green iguana, was treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the UC Davis veterinary hospital for his mast cell tumors.
Zooming from flower to flower in a flash of iridescent green and fuchsia pink, the Anna’s hummingbird seems to be one of California’s wildlife success stories. Native to Southern California, the tiny fliers are now common throughout the state and seen on snowy branches in Alaska and cacti in Arizona.
