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Saunders, Ashley Professor and Assistant Department Head
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- Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
I am a Veterinary Cardiologist with research interests primarily focused on congenital heart disease, interventional cardiology, advanced imaging, 3D modeling, heart failure management, biomarkers, and innovative teaching.
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academic article
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Weisse, C., Asano, K., Ishigaki, K., Lipscomb, V., Llanos, C., Zwingenberger, A. L., ... An, A.
(2024).
Anatomical classification of feline congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts based on CT angiography: A SVSTS and VIRIES multi-institutional study in 231 cats. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound.
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Lim, S., Collins, S., Hamer, S. A., Tarleton, R. L., & Saunders, A. B.
(2024).
Positive clinical outcome using a modified dosing regimen of benznidazole in dogs at high risk for infection or acutely infected with Trypanosoma cruzi. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
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Saunders, A. B., & Stoner, C. H.
(2024).
Current use of transesophageal echocardiography in animals. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
51, 35-52.
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Stoner, C. H., & Saunders, A. B.
(2023).
Evaluation of two probes for transesophageal echocardiography in small dogs: imaging capabilities, image quality, and usability. 45, 41-49.
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Sykes, K. T., Wesselowski, S., Saunders, A. B., Tjostheim, S. S., Potter, B. M., Gelzer, A., ... Menciotti, G.
(2023).
A multicenter, retrospective study of cardiac disease in Borzoi dogs. 10, 1102494.
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Hamer, S. A., & Saunders, A. B.
(2022).
Veterinary Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in the United States. 52(6), 1267-1281.
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Bustamante, J. M., Padilla, A. M., White, B., Auckland, L. D., Busselman, R. E., Collins, S., ... Tarleton, R. L.
(2022).
Prophylactic low-dose, bi-weekly benznidazole treatment fails to prevent Trypanosoma cruzi infection in dogs under intense transmission pressure. 16(10), e0010688-e0010688.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Nelson, D. A., Cusack, K., Hubert, S., ... Berman, D. P.
(2022).
Hybrid balloon valvuloplasty for management of severe mitral stenosis in four symptomatic, adult dogs. 42, 83-91.
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Alvarez-Sanchez, A., Townsend, K. L., LeBlanc, N. L., Milovancev, M., Scollan, K. F., Heatley, J., ... Eshar, D.
(2022).
Epicardial pacemaker implantation and outcome in eight pet ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
41, 44-56.
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Malcolm, E. L., Saunders, A. B., Vitt, J. P., Boutet, B. G., & Hamer, S. A.
(2022).
Antiparasitic treatment with itraconazole and amiodarone in 2 dogs with severe, symptomatic Chagas cardiomyopathy. 36(3), 1100-1105.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., & Wesselowski, S. R.
(2022).
Asymptomatic Canine Degenerative Valve Disease: Diagnosis and Current and Future Therapies. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice.
52(3), 819-840.
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Wesselowski, S., Saunders, A. B., Werre, S., & Gordon, S. G.
(2022).
Echocardiographic measurement of the mitral valve in normal Cavalier King Charles spaniels: repeatability, optimal future study methods, and preliminary reference intervals. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
43, 81-92.
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Boutet, B. G., Gordon, S. G., De Solis, C. N., Lepiz, M. A., Saunders, A. B., & Wesselowski, S.
(2022).
Feasibility and clinical utility of transvenous intracardiac echocardiography in conscious, sedated horses. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
42, 15-22.
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Wesselowski, S., Cusack, K., Saunders, A. B., & Jeffery, N.
(2022).
Pre-procedural femoral vessel ultrasound in dogs with patent ductus arteriosus: diameter, image quality and relationship with arterial catheterization. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
39, 69-78.
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Wesselowski, S., Gordon, S. G., Meddaugh, N., Saunders, A. B., Hggstrm, J., Cusack, K., Janacek, B. W., & Matthews, D. J.
(2022).
Prediction of clinically important acquired cardiac disease without an echocardiogram in large breed dogs using a combination of clinical, radiographic and electrocardiographic variables. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
40, 126-141.
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Stoner, C. H., Saunders, A. B., Heseltine, J. C., Cook, A. K., & Lidbury, J. A.
(2022).
Prospective evaluation of complications associated with transesophageal echocardiography in dogs with congenital heart disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
36(2), 406-416.
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Tayce, J. D., & Saunders, A. B.
(2022).
The Use of a Modified Script Concordance Test in Clinical Rounds to Foster and Assess Clinical Reasoning Skills. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION.
49(5), 556-559.
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Cusack, K., Wesselowski, S., Saunders, A. B., & Jeffery, N.
(2021).
Correlations between age, body size, sex, and conformation and ultrasound-measured femoral vessel diameter in the dog, with implications for transvascular procedural planning. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound.
62(1), 98-107.
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Matthews, D. J., Saunders, A. B., Meyers, A. C., Gordon, S. G., & Hamer, S. A.
(2021).
Cardiac diagnostic test results and outcomes in 44 dogs naturally infected with Trypanosoma cruzi. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(4), 1800-1809.
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Meyers, A. C., Edwards, E. E., Sanders, J. P., Saunders, A. B., & Hamer, S. A.
(2021).
Fatal Chagas myocarditis in government working dogs in the southern United States: Cross-reactivity and differential diagnoses in five cases across six months. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports.
24, 100545-100545.
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Busselman, R. E., Meyers, A. C., Zecca, I. B., Auckland, L. D., Castro, A. H., Dowd, R. E., ... Hamer, S. A.
(2021).
High incidence of Trypanosoma cruzi infections in dogs directly detected through longitudinal tracking at 10 multi-dog kennels, Texas, USA. 15(11), e0009935-e0009935.
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Sykes, K. T., Saunders, A. B., Hoffmann, A. R., & Porter, B. F.
(2021).
Histologic comparison in two Doberman pinschers with a dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
33, 1-5.
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Saunders, A. B.
(2021).
Key considerations in the approach to congenital heart disease in dogs and cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice.
62(8), 613-623.
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Tayce, J. D., Saunders, A. B., Keefe, L., & Korich, J.
(2021).
The Creation of a Collaborative, Case-Based Learning Experience in a Large-Enrollment Classroom. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION.
48(1), 14-20.
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Romano, A. E., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., & Wesselowski, S.
(2021).
Intracardiac heartworms in dogs: Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics in 72 cases (2010-2019). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(1), 88-97.
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Stoner, C. H., & Saunders, A. B.
(2020).
Cardiac Manifestations of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in a Domestic Dog. 4(5), 410-414.
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Saunders, A. B., Wesselowski, S., & Cusack, K.
(2020).
Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Dirofilaria immitis Extraction from the Right Atrium in a Dog. 4(4), 299-302.
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Boswood, A., Gordon, S. G., Hggstrm, J., Vanselow, M., Wess, G., Stepien, R. L., ... Watson, P.
(2020).
Temporal changes in clinical and radiographic variables in dogs with preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease: The EPIC study. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
34(3), 1108-1118.
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Sykes, K. T., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Vitt, J. P., O'Brien, M. T., & Fries, R. C.
(2020).
Palliative combined cutting and high-pressure balloon valvuloplasty in six dogs with severe, symptomatic subaortic stenosis. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
31, 36-50.
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Zecca, I. B., Hodo, C. L., Slack, S., Auckland, L., Rodgers, S., Killets, K. C., Saunders, A. B., & Hamer, S. A.
(2020).
Prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection and associated histologic findings in domestic cats (Felis catus). Veterinary Parasitology.
278, 109014-109014.
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Meyers, A. C., Ellis, M. M., Purnell, J. C., Auckland, L. D., Meinders, M., Saunders, A. B., & Hamer, S. A.
(2020).
Selected cardiac abnormalities in Trypanosoma cruzi serologically positive, discordant, and negative working dogs along the Texas-Mexico border. BMC Veterinary Research.
16(1), 101.
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Meyers, A. C., Hamer, S. A., Matthews, D., Gordon, S. G., & Saunders, A. B.
(2019).
Risk factors and select cardiac characteristics in dogs naturally infected with Trypanosoma cruzi presenting to a teaching hospital in Texas. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
33(4), 1695-1706.
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Wesselowski, S., Saunders, A. B., & Gordon, S. G.
(2019).
Anatomy, baseline characteristics, and procedural outcome of patent ductus arteriosus in German Shepherd dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
33(2), 471-477.
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Saunders, A. B., Doocy, K. R., & Birch, S. A.
(2019).
A pictorial view of the three-dimensional representation and comparative two-dimensional image orientation derived from computed tomography angiography in a dog with a patent ductus arteriosus. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
21, 34-40.
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Wesselowski, S., Cusack, K., Gordon, S. G., Jeffery, N., & Saunders, A. B.
(2019).
Artificial cardiac pacemaker placement in dogs with a cohort of myocarditis suspects and association of ultrasensitive cardiac troponin I with survival. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
22, 84-95.
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Fries, R. C., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., Hariu, C. D., & Schaeffer, D. J.
(2019).
Quantitative assessment of two- and three-dimensional transthoracic and two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging in normal canine hearts. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
21, 79-92.
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Doocy, K. R., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., & Jeffery, N.
(2018).
Comparative, multidimensional imaging of patent ductus arteriosus and a proposed update to the morphology classification system for dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
32(2), 648-657.
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Boswood, A., Gordon, S. G., Hggstrm, J., Wess, G., Stepien, R. L., Oyama, M. A., ... Watson, P.
(2018).
Longitudinal Analysis of Quality of Life, Clinical, Radiographic, Echocardiographic, and Laboratory Variables in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease Receiving Pimobendan or Placebo: The EPIC Study. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
32(1), 72-85.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., & Wesselowski, S. R.
(2017).
Asymptomatic Canine Degenerative Valve Disease: Current and Future Therapies. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice.
47(5), 955-975.
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Wesselowski, S., Saunders, A. B., & Gordon, S. G.
(2017).
Relationship between Device Size and Body Weight in Dogs with Patent Ductus Arteriosus Undergoing Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder Deployment. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
31(5), 1388-1391.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Fosgate, G. T., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2017).
Biologic variability of cardiac troponin I in healthy dogs and dogs with different stages of myxomatous mitral valve disease using standard and high-sensitivity immunoassays. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
46(2), 299-307.
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Saunders, A. B., Keefe, L., Birch, S. A., Wierzbicki, M. A., & Maitland, D. J.
(2017).
Perceptions of transcatheter device closure of patent ductus arteriosus in veterinary cardiology and evaluation of a canine model to simulate device placement: a preliminary study. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
19(3), 268-275.
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Boutet, B. G., Saunders, A. B., & Gordon, S. G.
(2017).
Clinical Characteristics of Adult Dogs More Than 5 Years of Age at Presentation for Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
31(3), 685-690.
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Boswood, A., Haeggstroem, J., Gordon, S. G., Wess, G., Stepiens, R. L., Oyama, M. A., ... Watson, P.
(2017).
Effect of Pimobendan in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Cardiomegaly: The EPIC Study - A Randomized Clinical Trial. Kleintier-praxis.
62(2), 64-87.
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Wierzbicki, M. A., Raines, S. B., Gordon, S. G., Criscione, J. C., Saunders, A. B., Birch, S., ... Maitland, D. J.
(2017).
An experimental canine patent ductus arteriosus occlusion device based on shape memory polymer foam in a nitinol cage. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
75, 279-292.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Buch, J. S., & Miller, M. W.
(2017).
Biologic variability of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in healthy dogs and dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
19(2), 124-131.
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Bascun, A., Thieman Mankin, K. M., Saunders, A. B., Bright, J. M., Scharf, V., Singh, A., ... Ruoff, C.
(2017).
Patent ductus arteriosus in cats (Felis catus): 50 cases (2000-2015). Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
19(1), 35-43.
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Doocy, K. R., Nelson, D. A., & Saunders, A. B.
(2017).
Real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography-guided closure of a complicated patent ductus arteriosus in a dog. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
19(3), 287-292.
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Shelden, A., Wesselowski, S., Gordon, S. G., & Saunders, A. B.
(2017).
Transcatheter closure of a small atrial septal defect with an Amplatzer patent foramen ovale occluder in a working dog with cyanosis and exercise intolerance at high altitude. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
19(6), 523-529.
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Boswood, A., Hggstrm, J., Gordon, S. G., Wess, G., Stepien, R. L., Oyama, M. A., ... Watson, P.
(2016).
Effect of Pimobendan in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Cardiomegaly: The EPIC Study-A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
30(6), 1765-1779.
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Vitt, J. P., Saunders, A. B., O'Brien, M. T., Mansell, J., Ajithdoss, D. K., & Hamer, S. A.
(2016).
Diagnostic Features of Acute Chagas Myocarditis with Sudden Death in a Family of Boxer Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
30(4), 1210-1215.
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Raghavan, R. K., Saunders, A. B., Goodin, D. G., Anderson, G. A., & Harkin, K. R.
(2015).
Geospatial Risk Factors of Canine American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas Disease) (42 Cases: 2000-2012). Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases.
15(10), 602-610.
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Saunders, A. B., & Birch, S. A.
(2015).
Three-dimensional modeling of a patent ductus arteriosus in a cat. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
17 Suppl 1, S349-S353.
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Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Boggess, M. M., & Miller, M. W.
(2014).
Long-term outcome in dogs with patent ductus arteriosus: 520 cases (1994-2009). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
28(2), 401-410.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Sykes, K. T., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2014).
Analytical validation and clinical evaluation of a commercially available high-sensitivity immunoassay for the measurement of troponin I in humans for use in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
16(2), 81-89.
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Gustavsen, K. A., Saunders, A. B., Young, B. D., Winter, R. L., & Hoppes, S. M.
(2014).
Echocardiographic and radiographic findings in a cohort of healthy adult green iguanas (Iguana iguana). Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
16(3), 185-196.
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Machen, M. C., Oyama, M. A., Gordon, S. G., Rush, J. E., Achen, S. E., Stepien, R. L., ... Kellihan, H. B.
(2014).
Multi-centered investigation of a point-of-care NT-proBNP ELISA assay to detect moderate to severe occult (pre-clinical) feline heart disease in cats referred for cardiac evaluation. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
16(4), 245-255.
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Cook, A. K., Mankin, K. T., Saunders, A. B., Waugh, C. E., Cuddy, L. C., & Ellison, G. W.
(2013).
Palatal erosion and oronasal fistulation following covered nasopharyngeal stent placement in two dogs. 66(1), 8.
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Saunders, A. B., Carlson, J. A., Nelson, D. A., Gordon, S. G., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Hybrid technique for ventricular septal defect closure in a dog using an Amplatzer Duct Occluder II. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
15(3), 217-224.
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Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Rector, M. H., DeMaster, A., Jackson, N., Clubb, F. J., Fosgate, G. T., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Bradyarrhythmias and pacemaker therapy in dogs with Chagas disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
27(4), 890-894.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Whiteman, K. T., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2013).
ANALYTICAL VALIDATION OF A COMMERCIALLY-AVAILABLE HIGH-SENSITIVITY IMMUNOASSAY FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF SERUM CARDIAC TROPONIN I CONCENTRATIONS IN DOGS. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
27(3), 643-643.
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Carlson, J. A., Achen, S. A., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Delayed embolization of an Amplatz() canine duct occluder in a dog. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
15(4), 271-276.
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Winter, R. L., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Whiteman, K. T., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2013).
MEASUREMENT OF CARDIAC TROPONIN I IN HEALTHY DOGS AND DOGS WITH DEGENERATIVE MITRAL VALVE DISEASE, CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, OR ARRHYTHMIAS USING A HIGH-SENSITIVITY IMMUNOASSAY. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
27(3), 646-646.
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Carlson, J. A., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Boggess, M. M., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2013).
SERIAL EVALUATION OF BIOMARKERS IN ADVANCED CANINE CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE VALVULAR DISEASE. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
27(3), 629-629.
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Saunders, A. B., Winter, R. L., Griffin, J. F., Thieman Mankin, K. M., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Surgical management of an aberrant left subclavian artery originating from a left patent ductus arteriosus in a dog with a right aortic arch and abnormal branching. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
15(2), 153-159.
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Selmic, L. E., Nelson, D. A., Saunders, A. B., Hobson, H. P., & Saunders, W. B.
(2013).
An intrapericardial technique for PDA ligation: surgical description and clinical outcome in 35 dogs. 49(1), 31-40.
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Nelson, D. A., Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A., & Fossum, T. W.
(2012).
Minimally invasive transxiphoid approach to the cardiac apex and caudoventral intrathoracic space. Veterinary Surgery.
41(8), 915-917.
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Fries, R., & Saunders, A. B.
(2012).
Use of procainamide for conversion of acute onset AF following pericardiocentesis in a dog. 48(6), 429-433.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Roland, R. M., Winter, R. L., Drourr, L., Achen, S. E., ... Miller, M. W.
(2012).
Effect of oral administration of pimobendan in cats with heart failure. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
241(1), 89-94.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Hariu, C. D., Boggess, M. M., & Miller, M. W.
(2012).
Retrospective review of carvedilol administration in 38 dogs with preclinical chronic valvular heart disease. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
14(1), 243-252.
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Fries, R. C., Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Saunders, A. B., Hariu, C. D., Bogess, M., Lennox, M., & Fossum, T. W.
(2012).
COMPARISON OF TRANSTHORACIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, THREE-DIMENSIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY, AND GATED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN NORMAL CANINE HEARTS. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
26(3), 710-710.
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Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Hariu, C. D., Fries, R. C., Carlson, J. A., Winter, R. L., & Miller, M. W.
(2012).
LONG-TERM EVALUATION OF CARDIAC SIZE AND FUNCTION IN 71 DOGS FOLLOWING PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS CLOSURE. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
26(3), 712-713.
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Saunders, A. B.
(2012).
The diagnosis and management of age-related veterinary cardiovascular disease. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice.
42(4), 655-vi.
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Ralph, A. G., Saunders, A. B., Hariu, C. D., & Nabity, M.
(2011).
Spontaneous echocardiographic contrast in three dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
21(2), 158-165.
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Hariu, C. D., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Norby, B., & Miller, M. W.
(2011).
UTILITY OF PLASMA NT-PROBNP FOR ASSESSING HEMODYNAMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS IN DOGS PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING TRANSCATHETER DUCTAL OCCLUSION. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
25(3), 656-656.
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Saunders, A. B., Achen, S. E., Gordon, S. G., & Miller, M. W.
(2010).
Utility of transesophageal echocardiography for transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in dogs: influence on the decision-making process. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
24(6), 1407-1413.
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Winter, R. L., Hariu, C. D., & Saunders, A. B.
(2010).
ECG of the month. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in a Boxer. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
236(9), 961-963.
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Gordon, S. G., Nelson, D. A., Achen, S. E., Miller, M. M., Roland, R. M., Saunders, A. B., & Drourr, L. T.
(2010).
Open heart closure of an atrial septal defect by use of an atrial septal occluder in a dog. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
236(4), 434-439.
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Rector, M. H., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., DeMaster, A., & Miller, M. W.
(2010).
BRADYDYSRHYTHMIAS REQUIRING PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION IN CHAGAS POSITIVE DOGS. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
24(3), 733-733.
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Singletary, G. E., Saunders, A. B., Saunders, W. B., Suchodolski, J. S., Steiner, J. M., Fosgate, G. T., & Hartsfield, S. M.
(2010).
Cardiac troponin I concentrations following medetomidine-butorphanol sedation in dogs. 37(4), 342-346.
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Snyder, K., Saunders, A. B., Levine, J. M., & Clubb, F. J.
(2010).
Arrhythmias and elevated troponin I in a dog with steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association.
46(1), 61-65.
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Bov, C. M., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., Roland, R. M., Achen, S. E., Drourr, L. T., & Boggess, M. M.
(2010).
Outcome of minimally invasive surgical treatment of heartworm caval syndrome in dogs: 42 cases (1999-2007). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
236(2), 187-192.
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Bradbury, C., Saunders, A. B., Heatley, J. J., Gregory, C. R., Wilcox, A. L., & Russell, K. E.
(2010).
Transvenous heartworm extraction in a ferret with caval syndrome. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association.
46(1), 31-35.
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Saunders, A., Gordon, S., & Miller, M.
(2009).
Canine atrial fibrillation. Compendium (Yardley, PA).
31(11), E1-E9.
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Saunders, A. B., Hanzlicek, A. S., Martinez, E. A., Stickney, M. J., Steiner, J. M., Suchodolski, J. S., & Fosgate, G. T.
(2009).
Assessment of cardiac troponin I and C-reactive protein concentrations associated with anesthetic protocols using sevoflurane or a combination of fentanyl, midazolam, and sevoflurane in dogs. 36(5), 449-456.
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Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Roland, R. M., Saunders, A. B., Achen, S. E., Drourr, L. T., & Nelson, D. A.
(2009).
Transcatheter atrial septal defect closure with the Amplatzer atrial septal occluder in 13 dogs: short- and mid-term outcome. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
23(5), 995-1002.
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Saunders, A. B., Smith, B. E., Fosgate, G. T., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2009).
Cardiac troponin I and C-reactive protein concentrations in dogs with severe pulmonic stenosis before and after balloon valvuloplasty. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
11(1), 9-16.
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Saunders, A. B., Fabrick, C., Achen, S. E., & Miller, M. W.
(2009).
Coil embolization of a congenital arteriovenous fistula of the saphenous artery in a dog. 23(3), 662-664.
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Achen, S. E., Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Roland, R. M., & Drourr, L. T.
(2008).
Transarterial ductal occlusion with the Amplatzer vascular plug in 31 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
22(6), 1348-1352.
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Achen, S. E., Drourr, L. T., Saunders, A. B., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
Questions information reported in ECG of the Month Response. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
233(8), 1228-1229.
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Shipley, E. A., & Saunders, A. B.
(2008).
ECG of the Month. Sinus arrhythmia. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
233(5), 714-715.
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Achen, S. E., Saunders, A. B., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
ECG of the month. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
233(1), 44-46.
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Drourr, L., & Saunders, A. B.
(2008).
ECG of the Month. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
232(12), 1807-1809.
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Achen, S. E., Saunders, A. B., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
ECG of the Month: irregularly irregular wide and bizarre QRS tachycardia. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
232(5), 684-686.
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Shipley, E. A., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Roland, R. M., Drourr, L. T., Achen, S. E., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
NT-pro BNP in dogs with atrial fibrillation. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
22(3), 758-759.
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Drourr, L. T., Gordon, S. G., Roland, R. M., Saunders, A. B., Achen, S. E., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
NT-pro-BNP concentration in preclinical (ISACHC 1A & 1B) chronic degeneratvie atrioventricular valve disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
22(3), 759-759.
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Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., Roland, R. M., Saunders, A. B., Drourr, L. T., & Achen, S. E.
(2008).
Percutaneous atrial septal defect occlusion using the Amplatzer (R) septal occluder in 9 dogs: Short and mid-term outcome. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
22(3), 762-762.
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Achen, S. E., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Roland, R. M., Drourr, L. T., & Miller, M. W.
(2008).
Transarterial ductal occlusion using the Amplatz (R) canine duct occluder in 23 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
22(3), 762-762.
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Boudrieau, R. J., McCarthy, R. J., Keating, J. H., Milz, S., Sprecher, C. M., & Knzler, T. P.
(2007).
Finds discrepancy between studies on canine tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plates. American Journal of Veterinary Research.
68(11), 1139-1229.
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Saunders, A. B., Martinez, E. A., & Miller, M. W.
(2007).
Percutaneous extraction of a knotted pulmonary artery catheter and an entrapped tined pacing lead in two dogs. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
9(2), 119-122.
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Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Roland, R. M., & Drour, L. T.
(2007).
Transarterial ductal occlusion using the Amplatzer (R) vascular plug in 28 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
21(3), 611-611.
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Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., & Bahr, A.
(2007).
Echocardiographic and angiographic comparison of ductal dimensions in dogs with patent ductus arteriosus. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
21(1), 68-75.
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Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., & Van De Wiele, C. M.
(2006).
Oral amiodarone therapy in dogs with atrial fibrillation. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
20(4), 921-926.
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Gordon, S. G., Miller, M. W., & Saunders, A. B.
(2006).
Pimobendan in heart failure therapy--a silver bullet?. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association.
42(2), 90-93.
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Roland, R. M., Gordon, S. G., Bahr, A., Miller, M. W., & Saunders, A. B.
(2006).
Acute cardiovascular effects of pimobendan in dogs with stable congestive heart failure due to chronic degenerative atrioventricular valve disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
20(3), 731-731.
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Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Arsenault, W. G., Meurs, K. M., Lehmkuhl, L. B., Bonagura, J. D., & Fox, P. R.
(2006).
Angiographic classification of patent ductus arteriosus morphology in the dog. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
8(2), 109-114.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Fossum, T. W., Nelson, D. A., Meurs, K. M., Roland, R. M., & Miller, M. W.
(2006).
Atrial septal defects in an extended family of standard poodles. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
20(3), 730-730.
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Saunders, A. B.
(2005).
ECG of the month. Sick sinus syndrome. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
227(1), 51-52.
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Miller, M. W., Fox, P. R., & Saunders, A. B.
(2004).
Pathologic and clinical features of infectious endocarditis. 6(2), 35-43.
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Saunders, A. B., Mawby, D. I., & McEntee, M. F.
(2004).
A challenging case: An emaciated cat with abdominal distention. VETERINARY MEDICINE.
99(9), 776-+.
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Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., Gordon, S. G., & Bahr, A.
(2004).
Pulmonary Embolization of Vascular Occlusion Coils in Dogs with Patent Ductus Arteriosus. 18(5), 663-666.
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Fossum, T. W., Mertens, M. M., Miller, M. W., Peacock, J. T., Saunders, A., Gordon, S., ... Hobson, P. H.
(2004).
Thoracic Duct Ligation and Pericardectomy for Treatment of Idiopathic Chylothorax. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
18(3), 307-307.
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Fossum, T. W., Mertens, M. M., Miller, M. W., Peacock, J. T., Saunders, A., Gordon, S., ... Hobson, P. H.
(2004).
Thoracic duct ligation and pericardectomy for treatment of idiopathic chylothorax. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
18(3), 307-310.
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Saunders, A. B., Miller, M. W., & Gordon, S. G.
(2003).
ECG of the month. Second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
223(11), 1572-1574.
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Weisse, C., Asano, K., Ishigaki, K., Lipscomb, V., Llanos, C., Zwingenberger, A. L., ... An, A.
(2024).
Anatomical classification of feline congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts based on CT angiography: A SVSTS and VIRIES multi-institutional study in 231 cats. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound.
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chapter
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Gordon, S., & Saunders, A. B.
(2016).
Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Cardiovascular System. Aiello, S. E., & Moses, M. A. (Eds.),
The Merck Veterinary Manual, 11th Edition.
JOhn Wiley & Sons.
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Saunders, A. B.
(2015).
HEARTWORM EXTRACTION. VETERINARY IMAGE-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS.
(pp. 541-546).
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Barr, S. C., Saunders, A. B., & Sykes, J. E.
(2014).
Trypanosomiasis. Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases.
(pp. 760-770).
Elsevier.
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Gordon, S., & Saunders, A. B.
(2016).
Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Cardiovascular System. Aiello, S. E., & Moses, M. A. (Eds.),
The Merck Veterinary Manual, 11th Edition.
JOhn Wiley & Sons.
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conference paper
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Hariu, C. D., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Norby, B. o., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Utility of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide for assessing hemodynamic significance of patent ductus arteriosus in dogs undergoing ductal repair. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
197-204.
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Gordon, S. G., Saunders, A. B., Achen, S. E., Roland, R. M., Drourr, L. T., Hariu, C., & Miller, M. W.
(2010).
Transarterial ductal occlusion using the Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder in 40 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
85-92.
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Hariu, C. D., Saunders, A. B., Gordon, S. G., Norby, B. o., & Miller, M. W.
(2013).
Utility of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide for assessing hemodynamic significance of patent ductus arteriosus in dogs undergoing ductal repair. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.
197-204.
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institutional repository document
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Christopher, D., Curtis-Robles, R., Hamer, G., Bejcek, J., Saunders, A., Rochell, W., Cropper, T. L., & Hamer, S.
(2022).
Collection of triatomines from sylvatic habitats by a Chagas-positive, trained scent-detection canine in Texas, USA
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Busselman, R., Meyers, A., Zecca, I., Auckland, L., Castro, A., Dowd, R., ... Hamer, S.
(2021).
Unprecedented incidence of Trypanosoma cruzi infections in a cohort of dogs directly detected through longitudinal tracking at multi-dog kennels, Texas, USA
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Christopher, D., Curtis-Robles, R., Hamer, G., Bejcek, J., Saunders, A., Rochell, W., Cropper, T. L., & Hamer, S.
(2022).
Collection of triatomines from sylvatic habitats by a Chagas-positive, trained scent-detection canine in Texas, USA
Teaching
teaching activities
- VSCS948 Sa Med & Surg Elective Instructor
- VSCS988 Small Anim Med & Surg Selectiv Instructor
Background
education and training
- D.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2001
- B.S. in Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1998
- Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) , Medical Residency 2005
awards and honors
- Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2016
- Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2015
- Bridges Teaching & Service Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2011
- The Richard H. Davis Teaching Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2010
- Montague Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2009
Contact
first name
- Ashley
has last name
- Saunders
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
4474 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4474
USA
Other
In the News
- Texas A&M Veterinarians Setting The Pace News Release
- asaunders@tamu.edu