Michael Harter

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Colorado State University, 1995

Current Professional activities

• Associate Veterinarian and Educational Officer, Animal Medical Clinics, Rockford Illinois, 1995-present

Past Professional activities

• Research Associate, Microbiology, Mycobacterium avium complex, with Dr. Patrick J. Brennan, CSU CVMBS, 1992-1995
• Diagnostic Microbiology Technician, National Wildlife Health Labs, Madison WI, 1984-1990

Marital Status

• Single

Pets

• Two cats, Mitch and Bob, both hard-luck cases. Bob lost his tail ("Bob") in a fan belt while I was in school and he attached to me after surgery with all 4 feet and never let go. Recently lost my 2 longtime companion dogs, Emily and Lulu, to age.

Hobbies

• Reading, learning, writing

Favorite Quote

• Talking, talking. Spinning a web of words, pale walls of dreams, between myself and all I see. -- John Gardner, Grendel

What I like most about VIN

• VIN is a tremendous database and resource. I enjoy contributing what I can.