Michael Zigler
Honors Awards and Fellowships
- Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology (CertVOphthal) 1993, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)
Education
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph, 1979
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph, 1975
- Internship, TNVRS
Current Professional Activities
Past Professional Activities
- Ophthalmology Residency (1990 - 1991) Past President of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Past President of the American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Selected as "Veterinarian of the Year" by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association in 1988.
Marital Status
- Married in 1990 to Barbara Lupu-Zigler - Barbara is a nurse practitioner
Children
- Melissa Ann (Born in 1993)
Pets
- Abigail Rose, is a two year old Springer Spaniel.
- We are sadly missing Fleur, our Springer Spaniel Extraordinaire, who died two years ago. Fleur was blind since 7 months of age. She has her own webpage at: http://www.eyevet.info/fleur.html
- We also have a budgie named Molly, and a cockatiel named Sunny.
Hobbies
- I played the cello when I was in high school, and after a 26 year hiatus, I decided to take it up again.
- I collect vintage Canadian banknotes
- I play tournament level Scrabble.
Favorite Quote
- "In my experience" = one case;
- "In my series of cases" = two cases;
- "In case after case after case" = three cases.
What I like Most About VIN
- The sense of belonging, and the eagerness to learn and share.