Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Walker originates from Auckland, New Zealand. He graduated from Massey University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine. After working in a referral clinic in Liverpool, England, he was appointed the position of Junior Lecturer at Massey University. Dr. Walker completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Florida in 1999, the same year he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.Dr. Walkers primary interests include patient diagnosis and management as well as actively contributing to veterinary continuing education. He has lectured in the advanced small animal medicine course at the University of Florida and he presents seminars, lectures and workshops to veterinarians locally and nationally. He received the Small Animal Chapter Prize in Small Animal Medicine from the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Dr. Walker is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, Big Bend Veterinary Medical Association and the Comparative Gastroenterology Society.Dr. Walker has a number of journal and proceedings publications. He has authored chapters in the second and third edition of The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult and third edition of Slatters Small Animal Surgery textbook. Dr. Walkers medical interests include cardiology and gastroenterology. Dr. Walker is married to Dr. Olga Walker and they have four children, Elizabeth, Jack, Cameron, and Max.
