Veterinarian Overview
In 1996, Dr. Shane ended her career as a certified public accountant in New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Following graduation from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed a small animal internship in cardiology, internal medicine, emergency and critical care medicine and soft tissue surgery under the leadership of world renowned Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM at California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles. In 2005, Dr. Shane graduated from the Chi Institute in Gainesville, FL as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA). She is currently pursuing a masters degree in Chinese Veterinary Medicine under the direction of Dr. Huisheng Xie. Dr. Shanes integrative approach to veterinary medicine is a result of years of training and education in western medicine and Chinese veterinary medicine and acupuncture. Numerous pet owners seek Dr. Shanes care as a result of her revolutionary approach to veterinary medicine. Dr. Shane is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
