Gary Atkinson, DVM Dr. Atkinson is a 1974 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he also earned his BS in Agriculture. Prior to his college days, he served our country in Vietnam as a combat infantry soldier. He is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Atkinson purchased County Animal Hospital LTD. from his father, Leroy Atkinson in 1982 and has owned it ever since. He is actively involved in the University of Missouri Alumni Association, and sits on the board of directors for the Wildlife Care Center and the Animal Emergency Clinic. He enjoys boating, muscle cars, and collecting rare coins. Dr. Atkinson is the proud grandfather of two grandchildren in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Matthew Shivelbine, DVM
Dr. Shivelbine is a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri. He also earned his BS in Biology from Truman State University. He is originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He has served as a coordinator for the St. Louis Animal Blood Bank. His interests include exotic animal medicine, immune-mediated diseases, transfusion medicine and dentistry. He is the consulting veterinarian for Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, near Ste.Genevieve, MO. Dr. Shivelbine is also active in live music and theatre.
Bret Shaw, DVM Dr. Shaw is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri. He earned his BS in elementary education and a masters in Elementary Administration at Southwest Missouri State University. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Shaw taught 6th grade in Springfield, Missouri for four years. His interests include ophthalmology and internal medicine. Dr. Shaw also enjoys running, camping and hiking.
Michael P. Vitucci, DVM, MS Dr. Vitucci is a 2006 graduate of The Ohio State University. He earned a Bachelors of Science in biology and a Masters of Science in physiology both from The Ohio State University. His graduate research examined force generating capabilities of canine muscle. He grew up in St. Louis, where he attended Chaminade College Prepatory. His interests include orthopaedics, ophthalmology and theriogenology (reproduction). Dr. Vitucci's other interests include off-piste skiing, boating, showing his champion Bernese Mountain Dog and working on his marine reef aquarium.
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Gary Atkinson, DVM
Matthew Shivelbine, DVM
Michael P. Vitucci, DVM, MS