Shawn joined AESC in July 2005. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University in 1999.  He then went on to acquire a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 2004. After completing his degrees, he completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery internship at the University of Pennsylvania, Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Shawn also has experience working as a relief veterinarian for emergency clinics in Austin, TX and Philadelphia, PA. His areas of interest are metabolic/endocrine diseases and endoscopy.

Prior to becoming a Veterinarian, Shawn also worked as an ICU veterinary technician at Texas A&M University for 4 years.

Shawn is married and has 2 spoiled-rotten dogs (Balboa and Isis).  His wife, Marissa, is a Certified Veterinary Technician – they met during his internship.  They are expecting their first son in April 2008.  His hobbies include wood working/building, photography, skiing, camping, and home improvement.

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