Robin M. Hopwood, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

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Robin M. Hopwood, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist who joined the MedVet Dayton internal medicine team in 2016. Dr. Hopwood attended Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, graduating with honors. In 1997, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Hopwood completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery as well as a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. During this time, she also earned a Masters of Specialized Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University.

In 2005, Dr. Hopwood earned a PhD in Immunology. She also spent a year in a post-doctoral position at North Carolina State University where she served as an instructor, completed research, and worked in the clinical immunology laboratory. Dr. Hopwood is the author and co-author of several scientific articles published in various veterinary publications, and is an advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals, lecturing on a wide variety of small animal internal medicine topics.

Although Dr. Hopwood maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal internal medicine, she has particular interest in nephrology, gastroenterology, and immune-mediated disease. When not treating patients, Dr. Hopwood enjoys cheering for her children at their sporting events. Some of her other hobbies include traveling, running and reading. Her family also consists of her dog, Charley, and her cat, Mattie.

In our “Meet the Specialist” series, we are taking you behind the scenes to get to know our specialists better and to show you why we love our team members so much! Meet Robin M. Hopwood, Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Dayton.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Masters of Specialized Veterinary Medicine: North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Tufts University Veterinary School, North Grafton, Massachusetts
Internship: Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Residency: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
PhD in Clinical Immunology Laboratory: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Member
American Association of Veterinary Immunologists
Comparative Gastroenterology Society
American Veterinary Medical Association
Ohio 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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What others are saying

I appreciate how Dr. Robin Hopwood proceeded with testing for my dog in a thorough and cost effective way. – Lindie K.

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.