Amanda Steinagel
Clinical Assistant Professor 
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