Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian)

• Special interests include aviculture/production consultation, advanced surgical procedures, internal medicine, kidney disease and behavioral management.
• Board Certification
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Practice)
• Work Experience
  • Co-founder of Avian Mobile Surgical Services, The Medical Center For Birds; Oakley, California, 2009 - present
  • Director of Avian Medical and Surgical Services, Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital; Austin, Texas, 2000-2008
  • ABVP Avian Practice Resident at The Medical Center For Birds; Oakley, California, 1997-1999
  • Associate Veterinarian at Oakley Veterinary Medical Center; Oakley, California, 1995-1997
• Education
  • Completed avian residency at the The Medical Center For Birds in Oakley, California, 1997-1999
    • ABVP Residency- Diplomate Avian Practice, 1999
  • Magna Cum Laude, DVM graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1995
  • Summa Cum Laude, BS Veterinary Science graduate of Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas, 1993

• Organizations

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Texas Veterinary Medical Association
  • Association of Avian Veterinarians
  • American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
  • Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
• Professional Activities
  • American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Exam Committee, 2003-present
  • Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine adjunct professor, 2002-present
  • Reviewer for American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Diplomate applications, 2002-present
  • Editorial reviewer for the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 2000-present
  • Proceedings Editorial Board Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1998-present
  • Board of Directors Association of Avian Veterinarians, 2003-2009
  • President Elect and President of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 2006-2008
  • Speaking around the country on numerous topics in avian and reptilian medicine and surgery
  • Various radio and TV appearances covering avian topics
• Awards
  • Texas Non-Traditional Species Veterinarian of the Year, 2007
  • Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award, 2005
• Publications
  • Captive Foraging.  DVD. Zoological Education Network, Lake Worth, Fl, 2006.
  • Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery, Basic Avian Techniques, Volumes I-III (Blood collection, Necropsy and cytology and Basic non-surgical procedures). Teton NewMedia, Jackson, WY, 2006
  • Echols MS, Speer BL: A comprehensive plan for managing flock reproductive performance. In Fudge, AM (ed) Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine 1996; 5 (4): 205-213
  • Numerous other journals and book articles
• Interest
  • Playing guitar, painting and just about any outdoor activity.