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\"Dr.Dr. Marla Lichtenberger*<\/strong> was a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Lichtenberger completed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and a residency at the Animal Emergency Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Lichtenberger continued on as the Senior Emergency and Critical Care Specialist at the Animal Emergency Center for 6 years. During this time, Dr. Lichtenberger earned board certification in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Marla was a frequent international speaker on emergency and critical care for small animals and exotics, as well as a published researcher. Dr. Lichtenberger also served on the board of an exotic companion mammal committee that prepared the first American Board of Veterinary Practitioners<\/a> exam for small mammal medicine in 2009. Dr. Lichtenberger was formerly the owner of the Milwaukee Animal Emergency Center for Animals<\/a>, a critical care facility offering 24-hour care to not only dogs and cats but also reptiles, small mammals, birds, and other exotic animals.<\/p>\n

*Dr. Lichtenberger passed away on April 4, 2019. Please visit AAV.org<\/a> for a detailed In Memoriam<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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