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Dominic J. Marino, DVM, DACVS, DACCT, CCRP graduated with honors from Auburn University in Alabama, where he received both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. He completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia and a three-year comprehensive residency in small animal orthopedic, soft tissue and neurosurgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Marino was honored with both the Martin and Beatrice Weiser Outstanding Research Award and the North Shore Animal League Petering Scholarship Award during his residency. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and is the former head of Orthopedic/Neurosurgery service at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. . Dr. Marino is one of a handful of veterinary surgeons certified as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. He is one of only two veterinarians to become board certified by The American College of Clinical Thermology where he was granted the status of research fellow.

Dr. Marino has published many scientific articles, and authored chapters in veterinary medical textbooks. He lectures extensively on many surgical topics including soft tissue, orthopedic and neurosurgery at both human and veterinary conferences. Dr. Marino served as chairman of the Eastern Veterinary Orthopedic Society for several years and as a member on the National Advisory Board of North Shore Animal League America.

Dr. Marino is the current Chief of Staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists where he also serves as Chairman of the Surgery Department. He is the director of The Canine Chiari Institute at Long Island Veterinary Specialists and on the board of directors of The New York Veterinary Foundation and the Police Surgeons Benevolent Association. Dr. Marino serves as the surgical consultant to: The Humane Society  of New York, NY; Nassau University Medical Center, Uniondale, NY; North Shore  Animal League America, Port Washington, NY; Bide-A-Wee Animal Adoption Center, West Hampton Beach, NY; The Guide Dog Foundation, Smithtown, NY; Sweet Briar Nature  Preserve, Smithtown, NY; New York City Police Department, Metropolitan Transit  Authority Police Department, Nassau County Police Department, Nassau County Corrections, Department of Homeland Security TSA canine unit and Air Marshall’s canine unit, the Port Authority canine unit, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

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Jacqueline Carver, DVM, DACVS graduated with honors from Colorado State University where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. She completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and was awarded the Intern of the Year Award by the faculty. Following her internship, Dr. Carver completed a three year comprehensive residency in small animal orthopedics, soft tissue and neurosurgery at the Animal Medical Center. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Carver served as the Director of Surgery at the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, NY and in 2000, was honored with the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center Award for achievement by North Shore Animal League America.

Dr. Carver has published many scientific articles and lectures extensively on a variety of surgical topics. She is currently on staff with the Department of Surgery at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Carver’s areas of special interest include cardiovascular, urogenital and exotic animal surgery.

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Catherine A. Loughin, DVM, DACVS, DACCT earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, from which she graduated in 1995. She then attended Michigan State University, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2000, and was the recipient of the Berrien County Kennel Club Scholarship award. Dr. Loughin completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, a post-graduate surgical internship and a comprehensive  three-year residency in small animal orthopedic, soft tissue and neurosurgery under the direction of Dr. Dominic J. Marino at Long Island Veterinary Specialists.

Dr. Loughin is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Clinical Thermology and was granted research fellow status by the latter. She has published scientific articles on a variety of surgical topics and is responsible for establishing the “standards for thermal imaging” in the dog. Currently, as a senior member of The Canine Chiari Institute, she is a frequent lecturer both at national and international conferences and is the principle investigator of several clinical studies.  Dr. Loughin’s interests include all aspects of soft tissue, orthopedic and neurosurgery.

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