Veterinarian Overview
Dr. April received her DVM degree, and completed an internship in Wildlife & Small Animal Medicine from the University of Florida and a Residency in Avian Medicine and Surgery from North Carolina State University. She is an ABVP Board certified Avian Specialist and has lectured locally, nationally and internationally. She has published 17 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 77 scientific convention papers, and 14 chapters in veterinary and avian texts. She is a member of several professional associations including AAV, ABVP, AVMA and the FVMA. She serves on FVMAs Veterinary Technician Certification Committee and hopes to one day establish an AVMA accredited CVT Program in our area.Dr. April has worked extensively with rare and endangered species in private avian & exotic practices, zoos, universities and research centers for over twenty years.In 2001 she co-founded The Animal Health Clinic in Jupiter Florida with Scott G. Martin, DVM, MS. Her role at the Animal Health Clinic has been as the Avian Specialist and the practice manager and co-owner.In 2011 Dr. April founded The Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City Florida. The clinic features avian and exotic medicine and surgery,endoscopy, biopsies, surgical sexing, grooming, boarding, and diet and husbandry information.Dr. April sees avian & exotic patients at The Animal Health Clinic in Jupiter, early mornings and late evenings Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays. Dr. April is available after 10:00 AM and until 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City.Dr. April continues to be available for Bird & Exotic Emergencies 24/7/365 on her cell phone 561-723-0025.Dr. April looks forward to seeing you and your fabulous pets
