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\"Dowling<\/a>Dr. Katie Dowling<\/strong> is is an associate veterinarian at Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital<\/a> in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Dowling graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. As a veterinary medical student, she worked with the Nashville Zoo, Vancouver Aquarium, Toledo Zoo, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and the Wildlife Center of Virginia to gain more experience working with exotic species. After veterinary school, Dr. Dowling completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, prior to starting an internship position with Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital. Dr. Dowling then went on to complete\u00a0a residency at Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital. Since then, she has passed her boards and become a\u00a0Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners<\/a>. When working with exotic species, Dr. Dowling has interests in population medicine, preventative medicine, and nutrition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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