JONATHAN M. FRADKIN, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM)
Business Address:
San Antonio Veterinary Referral Specialists, PA
10822 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, Texas 78240
210-737-7373, 210-737-7372
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Planned and established a referral veterinary practice which began clinical operation in San Antonio in the summer of 2004. The practice initially emphasized small animal internal medicine and expanded to include dentistry and orofacial surgery, and general and orthopedic surgery since inception. Future expansion to include cardiology, oncology, and other veterinary specialties is anticipated. The practice structure and philosophy emphasizes a team approach to patient evaluation and care, and stresses the importance of communication with clients and referring practitioners.
JMF Veterinary Services, PLLC, Founder and President 2003-current
Founded and established a veterinary consulting company devoted to support of working dog issues including preventive health care, kennel design and construction, Chemical-Biological Warfare Defense, and medical research. This company consults with the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, other federal and governmental agencies, and private organizations involved in the care, training, and utilization of working dogs for search and rescue, detection, and security or patrol. The company utilizes expertise and personal contacts developed by the founder to address key issues as requested by supported organizations, and identify critical areas of concern that may be overlooked by prime clients.
Special Projects Officer-Chemical/Biological Warfare SME, DODMWDVS, Lackland AFB, Texas (2003-2004)
Served as Subject Matter Expert for clinical aspects of Chemical, Biologic, Nuclear, and Radiological warfare defense for Military Working Dogs. Work as primary author for revisions of clinical sections of military texts for veterinary service and animal care and appointed to the final editorial board for review of the entire text of the Manual for Veterinary Service Support. Served on the Committee, responsible for selecting a contractor to fulfill the $10 million Lackland AFB MWD Kennel Facility Operations and Maintenance Contract. Served as primary author of policy directives for veterinary record format and quality assurance review procedures for U.S. Army Veterinary Command. Authored veterinary medical record, and clinical medicine chapters for the third edition of the Handbook of Veterinary Care of the Military Working Dog. Performed other tasks as assigned or appropriate to facilitate mission completion and support the Director.
Chief of Internal Medicine & Outpatient Clinics, DODMWDVS, Lackland AFB, Texas (2000-2003)
Supervised operation of two clinics, a clinical pathology laboratory, and the medical records section with two Veterinarians and four Veterinary Technicians providing prepurchase examinations, and primary and referral level care for over 600 military police dogs at Lackland Air Force Base. Provided medical referral and consultation for over 2200 military and homeland defense working dogs and their treating veterinarians worldwide. Prepared and presented continuing education lectures and teaching labs centered on the practical use of the problem oriented veterinary medical record systems, practical internal medicine, and special medical concerns for working dogs for five Veterinary Corps courses and conferences yearly. Aided in hospital operation, veterinary policy development, equipment procurement, and supported clinical and epidemiological research initiatives. Served as Internship Program Development Officer and as the first Internship Director. Authored the DoD policy for management of anthrax-exposed working dogs and as a subject matter expert on working dog and veterinary care aspects of the chemical-biologic warfare threat, including review and update of prophylactic, decontamination and treatment procedures.
Chief of Clinical Veterinary Services, Navy R&D Command, San Diego, California (1995- 1997)
Operated a veterinary clinic providing care, including routine endoscopic, ultrasound, and radiographic examinations, to over 100 Navy Marine Mammals. Served as the primary care veterinarian for 28 trained dolphins and sea lions. Supervised an Army Veterinarian and four Veterinary Technicians supporting five research and clinical veterinarians. Assisted in development and conduct of clinical research programs studying marine mammal physiology and methods of improved clinical care. Developed and implement animal care training programs for Army and Navy Marine Mammal Veterinary Technicians and Marine Mammal Trainers. Supervise transport of sea lions and dolphins for worldwide military exercises. Served on the Institutional Animal Care and Utilization Committee, Animal Safety Review Committee, and Unit Command Staff. Developed and built the prototype deployable Marine Mammal Mobile Clinic (3MC) to support fleet operations and exercises at zero cost to the government by modifying existing military equipment for this special use.
Chief of Veterinary Services, Joint Task Force-Bravo, Honduras (1993-1994)
Medical Operations Officer
Provided veterinary care to 16 government-owned animals and conducted over 35 Humanitarian Assistance Missions, providing care to over 40,000 Honduran animals. Supervised four Veterinary Technicians and directed mission assignments and training for over 20 Reserve and National Guard veterinary personnel. First and only Veterinarian duel-assigned as Hospital Operations Officer supervising three additional soldiers and four Honduran civilians responsible for daily facility operations, personnel training, and planning of Humanitarian Assistance provided to Honduran civilians. Developed and implemented a cooperative animal disease control and surveillance plan with the Honduran Ministry of Natural Resources and USDA Screwworm Eradication program. Designed and implemented a comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance Plan under new Department of Defense guidelines and led 4 remote missions involving over 200 U.S. and Honduran military and civilian personnel, and 4 to 6 helicopters per mission, providing care to over 20,000 Honduran animals and approximately 7,500 Mosquito Indians and Honduran civilians.
Chief, Great Lakes Branch Veterinary Service, Great Lakes Naval Training Center Illinois (1991-1993)
Operated a veterinary clinic providing care to 10 government owned animals and over 5000 pets. Supervised 3 Veterinary Technicians and 2 clinic staff members. During the first round of Base Realignment and Closure, took responsibility for final planning, budgeting, and construction of a new 5000 square foot Veterinary Clinic on Great Lakes Naval Training Center, and seamlessly moved clinic operation from Fort Sheridan to the new Navy location. This clinic was the first joint Army-Navy funded veterinary clinic constructed in the continental USA. Started the Human-Animal Bond program serving the local Navy and Veterans Administration Hospitals. Supported the Navy Dental Research Institute, served on their Laboratory Animal Care and Use Committee, and authored the animal care and use manual during preparation for critical and successful inspection by the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Care Facilities. Supervised 16 additional soldiers providing food sanitation support in a 4-state area. Responsible for the largest Food Hygiene, Public Health mission of any Veterinary Branch active in the Army Veterinary Service at that time.
Texas A&M University, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 1997-Present
Facilitate cooperative research between the department faculty, the Army Veterinary Service, and San Antonio Veterinary Referral Specialists. Perform other clinical and speaking responsibilities as requested by the Department Head or Dean. Host visiting students and interns for training.
Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident (1997-2000) Chief Resident (1999-2000)
Trained in advanced diagnostic procedures, analysis and therapeutics in accordance with guidelines of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Supervised clinical care of patients by veterinary students and technicians and reported to supervising faculty and referring veterinarians to assure highest quality patient care. Led clinical rounds and supervised clinical rotations with third and fourth year veterinary students. Appointed Chief Resident with responsibility for scheduling of house officer and faculty emergency assignments, liaison with departmental and college officials as a house officer representative during the development and implementation of departmental and teaching hospital policy and procedures.
Sea World of Texas, Contract Veterinarian, San Antonio, TX 2001
Provided routine and emergent on-call services in support of the full time Sea World Veterinarian and staff providing care to animals in the park s collection including whales, dolphins, sea lions, walrus, otters, and birds.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Graduate Research Assistant, Los Alamos, NM 1989-1991
Prepared review papers of current medial literature dealing with medical and surgical applications of lasers. Assisted in assessment of external research proposals and conducted original research on laser induced fluorescent spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis and laser tissue welding.
EDUCATION
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate
Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine 2001
Texas A&M University
Master of Science, Veterinary Physiology 2000
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1991
Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science 1989
AWARDS AND HONORS
Texas Veterinary Medical Association Board Certified Practitioner of the Year 2005
TVMA Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year-Nominee 2006
MILITARY AWARDS
Order of Military Medical Merit 2004
Army Meritorious Service Medal 1993, 1998, 2003, 2004
Joint Service Commendation Medal 1994
Army Commendation Medal 2003
Navy Achievement Medal 1993
Army Overseas Service Ribbon 1994
ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 1997-Present
American Veterinary Medical Association 1991-Present
Texas Veterinary Medical Association 2002-Present
Bexar County Veterinary Medical Association 2001-Present
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association 1991-2003
International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine 1994-1999
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association 1992-1994
MILITARY EDUCATION
Command and Service Staff School, Phase One 1995
Army Medical Department Center and School Faculty Development Course 1996
Veterinary Corps Officer Advanced Course, Honor Graduate 1994
Joint Services Combat Casualty Care Course 1993
Veterinary Corps Officer Basic Course, Honor Graduate 1991
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Epidemiology and Clinical Case Impact of Heterobilharzia americana, the causative agent of American Schistosomiasis
Normal Physiologic, Biochemical, and Hematological Parameters of German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Shepherd Dogs in the Military Working Dog Subpopulation compared to those of Pet Dogs.
Prophylactic and Protective Defense, and Chemotherapeutics of Working Dogs in Chemical, Biologic and Radiological Threat Environments.
Effect of Pharmacologic Agents; Particularly Chemical Agent Prophylactic, Anticonvulsants, Steroidal Anti-inflammatory, and Antihistamines; on Working Dog Detection Performance.
Effect of Nutritional Status and Body Condition on Working Dog Training and Performance
Suspected Isolated pancreatic lipase deficiency in a dog; Xenoulis PG, Fradkin JM, Rapp SW, Suchodolski JS, & Steiner JM; J Vet Intern Med, In Press, 2007
Reference Ranges And Clinical Pathology Indices For Military Working Dogs: Cooper MF, Serwon HA, Fradkin JM, & Lockwood HN; OJ Vet Res, 10 (2) : 202 - 218, 2006
Normal Echocardiographic Indices of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Military Working Dogs Compared to Normal Reference Values of Other Breeds: Fletcher D, Boon JA, Mathey WS, Mann KA, & Fradkin JM; J Vet Rad US, Final Review for Submission 2007
Normal Vertebral Heart Scores of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Military Working Dogs Compared to Normal Reference Values of Other Breeds; Mann KA, Mathey WS, & Fradkin JM; J Vet Rad US, In Progress for Submission 2007
Heterobilharzia americana: American schistosomiasis in 6 Military Working Dogs; Coisman JC, Fradkin JM, & Lockwood NE; Military Medicine; In Progress for Submission 2007
Veterinary Service in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Environment Treatment of Military Working Dogs; Fradkin JM, Bailey EM, et al; in FM 4.02-18 Veterinary Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, December 2004
Elevated Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein and Hypercalcemia in Two Dogs with Schistosomiasis; Fradkin JM, Braniecki AM, Craig TM, Ramiro-Ibanez FR, Rogers KS, & Zoran DL; J Am An Hosp Assoc, 37:349-355, 2001.
Intestinal Crypt Lesion Associated with Protein-Losing Enteropathy in the Dog; Willard MD, Helman G, Fradkin JM, Becker T, Brown RM, Lewis BC, & Weeks BR; J Vet Intern Med, 14:298-307, 2000.
Azathioprine Therapy for Acquired Myasthenia Gravis in Five Dogs; Dewey CW, Coates JR, Ducote JM, Meeks JC, & Fradkin JM; J Am An Hosp Assoc, 35:396-402, 1999.
Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an Atlantic Bottlenose Dophin (Tursiops truncatus); Jensen ED, Lipscomb T, Van Bonn B, Miller G, Fradkin JM, & Ridgway S; J Zoo Wildlife Med, 29:456-460, 1998.
PRESENTATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
American Schistosomiais: A Zebra in our own Backyard, Veterinary Medical Association of Bexar County, October 2005 (1 hour)
Leishmaniasis: An Old Emerging Infectious Disease, Veterinary Medical Association of Bexar County, October 2005 (1 hour)
Canine Leishmaniasis: A Clinical and Epidemiologic Update, 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, June 2005 (1 hour)
Protection, Decontamination and Treatment of Veterinary Patients in Chemical-Biological-Radiological Situations, U.S. Army Veterinary Command Annual Symposium, February 2005 (2 hours)
Canine Cushing s Syndrome: Hyperadrenocorticism Review and New, Veterinary Medical Association of Bexar County, January 2004 (2 hours)
Working Dog Kennel Design, Safety and Sanitation, Great Plains Region Veterinary Command Junior Officer Council, September 2003 (1.5 hours)
MWD Deployment Medicine: Lessons Learned & Lessons to Learn, Great Plains Region Veterinary Command Junior Officer Council, September 2003 (1.5 hours)
Working Dog & Pet Internal Medicine: Practical Assessment and Workup, Great Plains Region Veterinary Command Junior Officer Council, September 2003 (3 hours)
Anthrax: The Small Animal Threat, Veterinary Medical Association of Bexar County, April 2002 (1 hour)
The POVMR system and use of the new MWD Medical Record System, U.S. Army Veterinary Command Annual Symposium, March 2001 (1 hour- modified and used for recurring CE 3-5 times annually 2002-2004)