Dr. Amanda GUTHRIE
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Biography
Dr. Amanda Guthrie is the Senior Veterinary Officer overseeing the clinical program at the ZSL London Zoo, the world's oldest scientific zoo which opened to the public in 1847. The zoo houses 10,000 invertebrate and 10,000 vertebrate animals.
Dr. Guthrie oversees the European College of Zoological Medicine residency program at ZSL London Zoo. Dr. Guthrie's past zoo experience includes several zoos in the United States such as the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Zoo Boise in Idaho and the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas.
Before embarking on her career as a zoo vet, Dr. Guthrie worked for several years as a small animal and exotics practitioner in the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2001 and her Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2002, graduating cum laude for both from North Carolina State University.
Dr. Guthrie earned her DVM degree, with honors in 2006 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She attained Diplomate status in the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2014, and Diplomate status in the European College of Zoological Medicine in 2016.
Dr. Guthrie has been the primary author on numerous scientific papers published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Guthrie oversees the European College of Zoological Medicine residency program at ZSL London Zoo. Dr. Guthrie's past zoo experience includes several zoos in the United States such as the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Zoo Boise in Idaho and the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas.
Before embarking on her career as a zoo vet, Dr. Guthrie worked for several years as a small animal and exotics practitioner in the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2001 and her Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2002, graduating cum laude for both from North Carolina State University.
Dr. Guthrie earned her DVM degree, with honors in 2006 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She attained Diplomate status in the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2014, and Diplomate status in the European College of Zoological Medicine in 2016.
Dr. Guthrie has been the primary author on numerous scientific papers published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
My professional experience
Zoo Veterinarian 2006 - 2020
I have been a zoo veterinarian at 3 zoos in the USA and one zoo in the UK; I have been a full time zoo veterinarian for over 10 years.
I have also worked in small animal and exotic pet private practice, years ago.
My Diploma
Initial training
2006
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Internship
Residency
Specialist diploma
Dipl. ACZM (American College of Zoological Medicine) 2014 - 2020
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
American College of Zoological Medicine
Dipl. ECZM (ZHM) 2016 - 2020
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
European College of Zoological Medicine
Other diploma
What I'm proud of
I have published many scientific manuscripts in peer reviewed scientific journals.
I have conducted research, both clinical and hypothesis driven, in captive and free ranging wildlife.
I have extensive experience with public speaking and teaching people of all ages and backgrounds.
I have conducted research, both clinical and hypothesis driven, in captive and free ranging wildlife.
I have extensive experience with public speaking and teaching people of all ages and backgrounds.