Amanda Steinagel

Clinical Assistant Professor amanda steinagel

Zoo, Exotic, Wildlife and Avian Medicine & Surgery

DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)

Phone: 785-532-5690
E-mail: asteinagel@vet.k-state.edu

Education/Professional Training

  • Bachelor of Science, Randolph-Macon College, VA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Small Animal Rotating Internship: Pennsylvania Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Associates, Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine Specialty Internship: The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
  • ABVP Exotic Companion Mammal Residency: MedVet, Hilliard, OH
  • Specialty Certification: American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Exotic Companion Mammal

Teaching

  • Zoo, Exotic, Wildlife and Avian Medicine & Surgery (4th year)
  • Exotic Pet Medicine (3rd year)
  • Topics in Advanced Zoological/Wildlife Medicine (3rd year)
  • Topics in Advanced Exotic Pet Medicine (3rd year)

Clinical Interests

  • Emergency and critical care management of non-traditional species
  • Geriatric medicine and pain management in small mammals
  • Dental disease, nutrition, and gastrointestinal health in herbivores
  • Passionate about teaching in both didactic and clinical settings with a focus on student development, growth and success of exotic species veterinary medicine, and establishment of life-long learning and educational curiosity

Research Interests

  • Gastrointestinal disease pathophysiology and clinical management in herbivores
  • Acid-base, electrolyte, and biochemical alterations in life-threatening disease of herbivores
  • Cardiovascular disease and management in psittacine species

Publications