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Robert A. Martin

Robert A. Martin, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, ABVP

Professor, VTH Director
Surgery
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
 
e-mail: ramartin@vt.edu
Capsule Biography (PDF)

Education

1976 DVM
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
1972 Preveterinary Curriculum
Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Board Certification

1988 American College of Veterinary Surgeons
1984 American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Research Interests

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Portosystemic Shunts
  • Canine Stifle Biomechanics

Professional Experience

1993-present Professor and Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
1989-1993 Associate Professor
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
1983-1989 Assistant Professor
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
1983-1986 Division of Agricultural and Urban Practice
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
1980-1983 Resident in Anesthesiology and Surgery
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
1977-1980 Staff Veterinarian
Marine Corps Air Station
Kaneohe Bay, HI
1981-1983 Base Veterinarian
Malcolm GrowMedical Center
Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Professional Memberships

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • Christian Veterinary Fellowship
  • American Association of Veterinary Clinicians
  • Southeastern Veterinary Surgical Society
  • Society of Phi Zeta
  • American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
  • Maryland Veterinary Medical Association
  • Southwest Virginia Veterinary Medical Association