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.
  • What’s 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