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Christopher Norkus
Veterinarian DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, DACVECC
Dr. Norkus began his veterinary career over 20 years ago as a veterinary technician, ultimately obtaining duel Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) status in both emergency-critical care and anesthesia. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2004 and proceeded to veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2011.

Dr. Norkus completed a prestigious internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City followed by a residency in anesthesiology at Kansas State University. Following this, Dr. Norkus became board-certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and was credentialed as a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner in 2015. Dr. Norkus then completed a second three-year residency in emergency medicine and critical care at Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty in Pittsburgh, PA and became board-certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2018.

To date, Dr. Norkus has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is the editor for the landmark textbook, Veterinary Technician’s Manual for Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, which is now in its second edition. He lectures regularly for both regional and national audiences. Dr. Norkus’ professional interests include toxicology, acute and chronic pain management, and critical care medicine and anesthesia. Dr. Norkus enjoys cooking, cars, hiking, and traveling in his spare time.