WAVMA Fellows must be full members of WAVMA, at the time of nomination, who have been recognized by their peers and the WAVMA Executive Board as contributing to the development of aquatic veterinary medicine through clinical endeavor, scientific research, teaching or other significant ways. The WAVMA Fellow designation is a prestigious honour that recognizes the individual's commitment to WAVMA and achievements in the field of aquatic veterinary medicine. Awardees are listed below on this page and are requested to provide a short biography which they can write in their member profile under the Contact Information tab.
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Dr. Dublin is a Cuban trained veterinarian and Japanese trained marine and environmental specialist from Guyana. His work as a manager, academic and consultant focuses on landscape and seascape sustainability, fisheries science, aquaculture/mariculture and One Health.
(2016)
Greg has a B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College, an M.S. in biology with a concentration in marine biology from Northeastern University, and a V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (1988). He worked for a large wholesaler of ornamental fishes before joining the faculty at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, where he is Professor of Aquatic, Wildlife, and Zoological Medicine.
A certified aquatic veterinarian and veterinary pathologist - services all types of cultivated aquatic life with team members Australia-wide. He is a teaching fellow at Murdoch University and popularises aquatic veterinary medicine on his YouTube channel - http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor
(2013) Has over 40 years of veterinary experience initially as a farm animal practitioner and pathologist but for the last 30 years has worked exclusively in the global salmonid aquaculture industry, providing clinical, diagnostic ,research and pathology support especially in the area of salmonid alphavirus diseases and vaccine development
(2012)
(2021)
Prof. Palić comes from a long line of veterinarians and educators, being a third generation Professor of Veterinary Medicine. Dušan is a founding member, Distinguished Fellow and Past President of WAVMA, a founding diplomate & Vice-President of ECAAH, and Director of IAVBC. His daily work as Chair for Fish Diseases includes research, teaching, diagnostic, and extension services.
Passionate about improving the health and welfare of aquatic animals and advancing the people who care for them. Extensive multidisciplinary career featuring contributions as an administrator, clinician, and educator. Background includes experience researching issues and providing that advance aquaculture and food security, strengthen clinical services, and improve business results. Frequent guest speaker to scientific and general audiences.
Professor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh has been a veterinary pathologist working on fish diseases for over 50 years. He founded the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling where he developed the world’s first MSc in Aquatic Veterinary Studies and trained many of the world’s fish veterinarians. He has led UN Missions and International Programmes, and developed fish pathology in US and Asian Universities. He founded the Journal of Fish Diseases. His textbook Fish Pathology is a standard work on the subject.
Dr. Nick Saint-Erne is passionate about pets, exotic animals, and aquatic veterinary medicine. He has over 35 years of experience in treating dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other exotic animals. He lectures worldwide on animal care topics for veterinarians, the aquaculture industry, and pet owners.
Awarded in 2012 as Dr. Scarfe has 45+ years as a University Professor, owner of private practices, & worked with veterinary organizations & government agencies to advance aquatic veterinary medicine throughout the world. He is a founding WAVMA member, past Parliamentarian, Treasure & President & continues to assist refining & implementing aquatic veterinary academic and CE programs to ensure a well-trained, global aquatic veterinary workforce.
(2012) Dr. Julius Tepper Is a clinician from Long Island, NY, USA and owner of the Long Island Fish Hospital, caring for the health of pet fish. He served as Treasurer of the IAAAM 2006- 09, on the Executive Board of the WAVMA since its formation in 2006 through 2012, President in 2011. In 2013, he was certified by WAVMA as an aquatic veterinarian (CertAqV)
(2019) Dr Urdes works as a Counselor at the Ministry of Research, Development and Innovation, in Bucharest. She has developed and implemented various training programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars, also advocating for the role of veterinary profession in ensuring aquatic animal health and welfare. She is currently the Chair of the Fellows Committee.
(2012) Chris has worked mainly with ornamental fish for over 30 years within the UK and abroad. He is a Founder Member of WAVMA and was President in 2015. His interests include epidemiology, food safety and risk analysis