Shannon A. Thomas, DVM      Dr. Shannon Thomas received her degree in Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis in 1997. In April of 2004 she became the owner of the Avian & Exotic clinic. As an undergraduate she attended UC Santa Barbara and worked summers as a zookeeper at the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens. She spends her time off riding her horse, and chasing her twin boys Tom & Reed with husband and fellow veterinarian Ben Wilson (of the Monterey Animal Hospital). Amy Wells, DVM, MPVM    Dr. Amy Wells D.V.M., M.P.V.M. is a graduate of the University of California Davis College of Veterinary Medicine. Along with her Masters in Preventative Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Wells has a variety of experience including conservation work with African cheetahs, training in raptor medicine from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center, and wildlife medicine from Santa Cruz Fish and Game and Monterey SPCA Wildlife Center. Dr. Wells is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and has a special interest in both rabbit and reptile medicine. Dr. Wells is available to see all avian and exotic patients including fish. Hillary Stern, DVM       Dr. Hillary Stern received her undergraduate degree at Yale University and her medical degree at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She has had extensive experience working with pet birds. She has also worked with wildlife in both research and rehabilitation settings. Dr. Stern enjoys all aspects of exotic animal medicine including providing preventative care, managing medical conditions, and performing surgery. Michael J. Murray, DVM       Dr. Michael Murray received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue in 1977 and was awarded 2002 Exotic Veterinarian of the year honors. Dr. Murray is the staff veterinarian at the Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as a consultant for the Avian and Exotic Clinic on a limited basis.