E. Kelly Nitsche

Board Certification

• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)(ACVIM) - 2004
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline Medicine)(ABVP) - 2000

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Texas A&M University, 1983
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Texas A&M University, 1981
• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Texas A&M University, 1979

Current Professional Activities

• Small animal internal medicine private practice (by referral), Animal Diagnostic Clinic, Dallas, Texas (Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas)
• Consultant, VIN (internal medicine)

Past Professional Activities

• Residency (small animal internal medicine), Veterinary Specialists of North Texas, Dallas, Texas and Texas A&M University (private practice residency) 2001-2002
• Small animal internal medicine private practice (by referral), Veterinary Specialists of North Texas, Dallas, Texas 2001-2005
• Small animal general practice (medicine/surgery), Garland Veterinary Hospital, Garland, Texas 1983-2000

Marital Status

• Partnered for 21 years with the greatest guy in the world, Alan Levi, CPA

Surrogate Children

• 2 rescue Greyhounds:
  Hunter: truly the most neurotic, co-dependent 90# love lump ever
  Fly: silly sweet little girl with a serious shoe fetish (what a great name for a racing Grey!!!!)

Hobbies

• Travel, especially anywhere in the Caribbean!
• Scuba-diving (see above)
• Cooking (my second career)
• Food and wine (see above)

Favorite Quote

• There are 2 rules for an easy life:
  1. Keep it simple; make it fun
  2. Never violate rule #1

What I like Most About VIN

• Instant access to and interaction with the sharpest, brightest colleagues across the country and across the world. It sure keeps me on my toes and up-to-date with my own professional education. I truly learn something new every day on VIN!