Professional Profile

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Schnelle, Amy

Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Medicine
1008 W Hazelwood Dr
MC 004, SAC 288
Urbana, IL  61802

show listAcademic Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2017-present
  • Clinical Instructor, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012-2014
  • Clinical Pathology Resident, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2009-2012
  • Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-2009

show listResearch Interests

Clinical pathology of exotic species, particularly herptile species, with goals of improving care for companion animals and expanding knowledge for more effective conservation of wild and zoo species.

Preanalytical error in clinical pathology; particularly, exploring ways to reduce preanalytical effects on field-collected body fluid samples. 

 

Education

MS, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013

DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2008

BS, Southeast Missouri State University, 2004

 

Courses Taught

Lectures and hands-on laboratories as part of the Diagnostic Rotation for 4th year students (VM612-615)

Erythron and effusions within the Pathobiology course for 2nd year students (VM608)

 

Professional Affiliations

  • American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2012-present
  • Mu chapter, Society of Phi Zeta, 2012-present
  • American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 2009-present
  • American Veterinary Medicine Association, 2008-present

Honors and Awards

  • C.L. Davis, DVM Foundation Award for Scholarship in Veterinary Pathology, University of Illinois, 2011
  • Coolest Small Animal Intern Award, University of Illinois Class of 2009, 2009
  • Pfizer Veterinary Speciality Award for Excellence & Clinical Proficiency in Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Hill's Student Feeding Committee Award, 2008
  • Southern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship, 2007