Julie Ann Smith, DVM, DACVAA Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia

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Julie Ann Smith, DVM, Diplomate, ACVAA, is a Board-certified Specialist in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia at MedVet Northern Virginia She has been a part of the team since 2014.

Dr. Smith attended Texas Tech University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Texas A & M University where she earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Smith completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri followed by a three-year residency in anesthesiology starting at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and finishing at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology in 1995, Dr. Smith has been a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the Ohio State University and an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Smith has been widely published on the topics of anesthesiology and pain management in a variety of veterinary journals and textbooks including the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, The Proceedings of the United States Animal Health Association, and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Smith has lectured extensively on anesthesia topics to veterinarians across the country. She has been a consultant for several animal species at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and local veterinary hospitals to provide support in the areas of anesthesia and pain management.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science: Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: College of Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Internship: University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, MO
Residency: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, OH

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
American Society of Anesthesiologists
International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
American Veterinary Medical Association
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet.

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My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.