Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP, Pathologist | Clinical Pathology
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Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP

Pathologist | Clinical Pathology

151 W Veterans Blvd Auburn AL, 36832
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About

Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP is a top Veterinarian in Auburn, AL. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to her specialty and in the veterinary field as a whole. Dr. Athema Etzioni is an expert in changing the lives of her patients for the better. Through her designated cause and expertise in the field, Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP is a prime example of a true leader in health care. As a leader and expert in veterinary medicine, Dr. Etzioni is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust when working directly with patients. In Auburn, AL, Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP is a true asset to her field and dedicated to the profession of veterinary medicine.

Education and Training

Home Schooled GED 1993

Xavier University of Louisiana BS 1997

Tuskegee University CVM DVM 2001

Purdue University MS 2005

Board Certification

Board-Certified Clinical Pathologist by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)

Georgia VET006714

Alabama 5118

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryClinical PathologyInfectious DiseaseParasitology noviceDiagnostic MedicineHematologyClinical ChemistryUrinalysisManuscript Editing

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Tenured Associate Professor & Section Chief of Clinical Pathology Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine 2015 - Present
  • Relief/Associate Small Animal Veterinarian South College Veterinary Clinic in Auburn, AL -
  • Relief/Associate Small Animal Veterinarian Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic in Union City, GA -
  • President National Association for Black Veterinarians -
  • Vice President and Director of Clinical Pathology for Transcendent Pathology The Center for Integrative Veterinary Medicine, Inc. -
  • Managing Director of Clinical Pathology and Chief Medical Officer The Center for Integrative Veterinary Medicine, Inc. -
  • Vice Chair Katrina National Memorial Foundation -

Awards

  • Top Veterinarian in Alabama 2024 Top Professionals 
  • Educator Award 2024 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology 
  • Who's Who in Healthcare 2024 Inner Circle, Who's Who of Excellence Feature 

Professional Memberships

  • American Veterinary Medical Association  
  • American College of Veterinary Pathologists  
  • American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology  
  • Alabama Veterinary Medical Association  
  • Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association  
  • The Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association  
  • Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society  
  • Omega Tau Sigma, a Veterinary Fraternity  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Omega Tau Sigma

Areas of research

  • Physiology, pathology, parasitology, reproductive toxicology, diagnostics

Awards

  • Educator Award | American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology | 2024Who's Who in Healthcare | Inner Circle, Who's Who of Excellence Feature | 2024Top Veterinarian in Alabama | Top Professionals | 2024

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Member of Omega Tau Sigma (OTS)

Teaching and speaking

  • Soku YK, Etzioni AL, Mohamed A. Multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pseudoporcinus isolatedfrom an infected surgical wound of 9-year-old spayed female Great Dane dog. Infectious Disease. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. March 3, 2023. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1139381 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10020368/Powers CM, Akingbade GM, Phillips IL, Etzioni AL, Gilbreath E. Organomegaly, lethargy, and hind limb trembling in a 3-year-old intact male Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2022 Nov 24;261(4):562-565. doi: 10.2460/javma.22.07.0292. PMID: 36434764. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.22.07.0292Etzioni AL. Osteosarcoma diagnosed in a dog using a formalin-fixed fine-needle aspirate biopsy. Vet Clin Pathol. 2022;51: 349- 355. doi: 10.1111/vcp.13056 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/vcp.13056Etzioni, AL. Brief Commentary on Empirical Treatment. OAJBS. 2022;4(2). doi 10.38125/OAJBS.000414Totten KMC, Cunningham SA, Gades NM, Etzioni A, Patel R. Corrigendum: Pharmacokinetic assessment of staphylococcal phage K following parenteral and intra-articular administration in rabbits. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:1005123. Published 2022 Sep 2. doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.1005123 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.1005123/fullTotten KMC, Cunningham SA, Gades NM, Etzioni A, Patel R. Pharmacokinetic Assessment of Staphylococcal Phage K Following Parenteral and Intra-articular Administration in Rabbits [published correction appears in Front Pharmacol. 2022 Sep 02;13:1005123]. Front Pharmacol.2022;13:840165. Published 2022 May 20. doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.840165 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.840165/fullRamdass, K, Lunardon, T, Etzioni, AL. An uncommon occurrence of bicavitary effusion due to systemic mast cell neoplasia in a 12-year-old mixed breed dog. J Vet Clin Pathol,2021;50(4);593-596. DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13050Hemmings D, Etzioni AL, Akingbade, G, Tippett F. T-cell lymphoma-associated hemophagocytic syndrome in an American Pit Bull Terrier, J Vet Diagn Invest, Nov 2021 online.2022;34(2);273-278. doi:10.1177/10406387211061264 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10406387211061264Etzioni, AL, Gades, NM. Letter to the Editor: thrombocytopenia and tumor stage as prognosticindicators in dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2021;258(12):1318. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.258.12.1318Francis ME, Goncin U, Kroeker A, Swan C, Ralph R, Lu Y, Etzioni AL, Falzarano D, Gerdts V, Machtaler S, Kindrachuk J, Kelvin AA. SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Syrian hamster model causes inflammation as well as type I interferon dysregulation in both respiratory and non- respiratory tissues including the heart and kidney. PLoS Pathog. 2021 Jul 15;17(7):e1009705.doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009705. PMID: 34265022; PMCID: PMC8282065.Etzioni, AL, Raskin RE., van Alstine WG, Yu J. The Cytologic and Histologic Diagnosis ofUreteral Fibroepithelial Polyp in a Dog. Vet Clin Pathol. 2020;49(4):646-651.doi:10.1111/vcp.12920Etzioni AL. The importance of diagnostic testing. J Dairy Vet Anim Res. 2016;3(4):127-128.DOI: 10.15406/jdvar.2016.03.00084Casimire-Etzioni AL, Wellehan JFX, Embury JE, Terrell SP, Raskin RE. What is your diagnosis?Synovial fluid from an African spur-thighed tortoise (Geochelone sulcata). [Diagnosis: arthriticgout]. Vet Clin Pathol. 2003;32:43-46.

Areas of research

Physiology, parasitology, diagnostics, reproductive toxicology

Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP's Practice location

South College Veterinary Clinic

151 W Veterans Blvd -
Auburn, AL 36832
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarian with Licenses in Georgia and Alabama

Tuskegee and Auburn, Alabama – Athema Etzioni, DVM, MS, DACVP, a Board Certified Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, has been recognized for her significant contributions to the field of veterinary medicine. With expertise in diagnostic clinical pathology and clinical veterinary medicine, Dr. Etzioni embodies a unique blend of professionalism and charisma that engages clients and enhances the veterinary experience.

Dr. Etzioni’s journey in veterinary medicine began with a strong academic foundation. Homeschooled and motivated from a young age, she entered Xavier University of Louisiana in 1994, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Pre-Medicine in 1997. Her passion for veterinary medicine led her to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 2001. Following an internship in Veterinary Clinical Pathology, she completed her residency and Master of Science Degree at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, and is the first black female certified by the college in Clinical Pathology.

Currently, Dr. Etzioni serves as a Relief/Associate Small Animal Veterinarian at South College Veterinary Clinic in Auburn, AL, and at Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic in Union City, GA. She is a respected Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her role as Section Chief of Clinical Pathology enables her to shape the education of future veterinarians while also fostering the growth of surgical referral cases at the TUCVM Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Dr. Etzioni is the 2024 President of the National Association for Black Veterinarians. She is the Vice President and Director of Clinical Pathology for Transcendent Pathology, and Managing Director of Clinical Pathology and Chief Medical Officer for The Center for Integrative Veterinary Medicine, Inc., both Virginia-based companies.

Dr. Etzioni's dedication to veterinary education and practice has not gone unnoticed. In 2024, she received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Educator Award from the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology and recognition as a Top Veterinarian in Alabama by Top Professionals. Her outstanding work has also earned her a feature in the Inner Circle, Who's Who of Excellence, and inclusion in Who's Who in Healthcare.

A member of several professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association, The Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association, and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, Omega Tau Sigma, a Veterinary Fraternity. Dr. Etzioni is committed to advancing veterinary medicine. She attributes her success to perseverance and unwavering family support, and she currently serves as Vice Chair of the Katrina National Memorial Foundation.

Dr. Athema Etzioni continues to inspire both her colleagues and students as she leads the way in veterinary clinical pathology, exemplifying dedication and excellence in her field.

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