Andrea Wells, BS, DVM, DACVIM
SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
2001
EDUCATION
- University of California, Davis, Davis, CA
DVM 1997
- University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
BS Biology 1993
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
- Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA. 1998-2000
- Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 1997-1998
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
- CALIFORNIA ANIMAL REFERRAL & EMERGENCY (CARE) HOSPITAL, Chief of Internal Medicine, Santa Barbara, CA. 2004 - present
- PET EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER, Internal Medicine Specialist, LaMesa, CA. 2002 - 2004
- ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, Internal Medicine Specialist, San Diego, CA. 2000 - 2002
- ANIMAL ER OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA. 1998
LECTURES/CONTINUING EDUCTION INSTRUCTION
- Management of Proteinuria, 2004, San Diego, CA.
- Microalbuminuria, PLI/TLI, Urine Bile Acids, 2004 San Diego, CA.
- Diabetes Mellitus: How Sweet It Is, 2003 San Diego, CA.
- Fever of Unknown Origin, 2003 San Diego, CA.
- Whats New: Update From the 2002 ACVIM Forum, 2002 San Diego, CA.
- Hepatopathies; Unraveling the Mysteries. 2001 San Diego, CA.
- Management of Proteinuria in the Dog. 2000 San Diego, CA.
- Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Ethanol Injection (PEI) for the Treatment of Bilateral Hyperthyroidism in 7 Cats. 1999 ACVIM - 17th Annual Veterinary Medical Forum. House Officer Seminar.
- Management of Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus, Intern Seminar, 1998, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
PUBLICATIONS
- Wells A, Long C, Feldman E. Use of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) for the treatment of bilateral hyperthyroid disease in cats. JAVMA, April 15, 2001
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
- San Diego Veterinary Medical Association (SDVMA)
- Santa Barbara Ventura Veterinary Medical Association (SBVVMA)
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Lagniappe Smith Memorial Award for Clinical Proficiency and Teaching, 2000
- ACVIM Abstract Presentation in Endocrinology Award, 1999
- ACVIM Young Investigator Award - Walthum Sponsored, 1999
- Dorothy J. Oliver Scholarship for Small Animal Medicine, 1996 & 1997
- Pharmacia and Upjohn Awards for Proficiency in Small Animal Clinics, 1997
- Eleanor Pierce Memorial Scholarship, 1997
- P.E.O. Educational Scholarship, 1996
