IZVG (International Zoo Veterinary Group)
IZVG is I believe a fitting and lasting tribute to Dr. Taylor. The group is continuing to go from strength to strength and is as committed to the health of zoo animals now as Dr Taylor was throughout his lifetime.
Below you will find information taken directly from their website:
The International Zoo Veterinary Group (IZVG) is now the largest full time freelance zoological veterinary practice in the world. Founded in 1976, by the association of two practices involved in zoo animal medicine. Since then, the founding partners, David Taylor and Martin Dinnes have both retired, but the practice has gone from strength to strength. Based in the UK, IZVG works in the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle and Far East.
The group work with zoos, parks and aquaria around the world, treating wild, rare and endangered species. Veterinary surgeons Greenwood and Lewis are recognised as Specialists in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and vets Greenwood, Lewis and Thornton are UK government-appointed Zoo Inspectors. The practice employs two full-time veterinary pathologists, Drs. Mark Stidworthy and Daniela Denk; and 3 veterinary assistants, Johanna Storm, Tania Monreal Pawlowsky and Steve Philp.
In recent years, we have become increasingly involved in providing veterinary support for conservation projects around the world, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Paraguay, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Russia, Indonesia and the Caribbean Islands. Our work is closely linked with conservation charity Wildlife Vets International. John Lewis and Andrew Greenwood have all worked on valuable projects helping protect endangered species in the wild. Specialist veterinary knowledge is vital to these projects, which we are perfectly placed to provide.
IZVG Staff
Andrew Greenwood MA, VetMB, FSB, CBiol, DipECZM, FRCVS - Partner
Andrew joined David Taylor as a partner in 1973 and, in 1976, they together formed the International Zoo Veterinary Group. An internationally recognised expert in avian diseases and marine mammal care, he is a Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.Currently, Andrew acts as veterinary advisor to various conservation projects in Mauritius, and to the World Parrot Trust. He is a Council member of Twycross Zoo and has served on the Council of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Zoological Society of London. Andrew is a Trustee of the Wildlife Information Network and the World Parrot Trust and is a member of the government-appointed Zoos Forum.
Andrew is based in Yorkshire, in the North of England.
John Lewis MA, VetMB, PhD, MRCVS - Partner
John received his doctorate for work in human oncology and joined the practice in 1985. With wide experience in feline & primate medicine, advanced techniques of anaesthesia, and wildlife medicine, he is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, and was appointed to Part 1 of Secretary of State's list of zoo inspectors in July 1996. John is a veterinary advisor to the Tiger and Amur Leopard EEP’s and the EAZA Felid TAG, and a member of the IUCN Cat Specialist Group. Being a founder member and veterinary director of Wildlife Vets International, John is actively involved in several cat field conservation projects.Based in Kent, John is a visiting lecturer at the Durrell Institute for Conservation Ecology.
Sue Thornton BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS - Partner
Sue joined the practice in May 2000, having previously worked as Veterinary Officer at London Zoo and the Marine Mammal Center, California. She is a government appointed Zoo Inspector. Sue became a partner in the practice in 2003. Sue was the Senior Vice President of BVZS in 2007/2008, and is a veterinary advisor to the EAZA Amphibian and Reptile TAG and the UK HerpTAG.In addition to her experience with a broad range of species, Sue has a special interest in fish and lower vertebrates, and is consultant vet to a number of aquaria.
Sue is based in Hertfordshire, in the South of England.
Steve Philp BSc(Hons) MA VetMB GP Cert (Ex AP) MRCVS- PartnerSteve joined the practice in July 2011. Before he graduated from Cambridge University in 2005, he completed a course in Chemical and Mass Capture in South Africa and spent some time touring the country working with a Game Capture Team. Since qualifying, he has spent 6 years in mixed practice in the South West, seeing first opinion exotics cases. In 2007 he became the approved Vet for Newquay Zoo and provided their veterinary cover for more than 3 years whilst also providing services for Cornish Birds of Prey, Colliford Lake Park and the RSPCA. During that time he also assisted with some of IZVG’s work at Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay.
Steve is based in Cambridge, in the South of England.
Tania Pawlowsky Monreal MRCVS- VeterinarianTania graduated from Universidad Autonoma of Barcelona in February 1998, and spent 4 years travelling the World, working in zoos and conservation projects in Greece, Finland, Argentina, Mexico, the US, and with a whale Photo-ID and whale watching project in Norway. In 2000, she started working as a vet for the Aspro-Ocio group, becoming head of the Veterinary Department by 2002 and Technical Director by 2006. For a few years, Tania divided her time between working for Barcelona Zoo as Curator for Aquatic Animals, and working for IZVG. Since 2015 she has worked full time with IZVG. Tania is also Chair of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals Veterinary and Accreditation Committee, as well as an inspector for the Association. She is a member of the International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine, the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians and the British Veterinary Association.
Tania is based in Barcelona, Spain.
Karen Archer BVSc BSc (Hons) CertAVP (ZM) MRCVS- VeterinarianKaren joined the IZVG team in June 2017. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2007, having also completed a degree in Veterinary Conservation Medicine in 2005. Karen spent the following 10 years in mixed practice whilst also providing veterinary care to three North West zoological collections and seeing first opinion pet exotic cases.In her spare time Karen enjoys competing in triathlons and particularly enjoys open water swimming in Scotland and the Lake District.
Karen is based in Lancaster in the North West of England.
Mark Stidworthy MA VetMB PhD MRCPath MRCVS - Pathologist
Mark has been responsible for the pathology division of IZVG since 2003. He has pathology residency training and diagnostic experience from Liverpool and Cambridge Veterinary Schools, and completed his PhD, studying repair in the central nervous system, at Cambridge. Mark is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the specialty of Veterinary Pathology, and an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Zoo and Wildlife). Mark is the current President of the British Veterinary Zoological Society, was the Founder Secretary of the British Society of Veterinary Pathology. He and speaks and publishes regularly in the field of zoo and wildlife pathology.
Daniela Denk Dr med vet DiplECVP MRCVS - Pathologist
Daniela joined the practice in March 2011. After graduating from the Veterinary School of Munich University, Germany in 2006, she began her pathology training and wrote her thesis on dermatopathological alterations in canine atopic dermatitis. Daniela completed her pathology residency at Liverpool University and is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists and a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Zoo and Wildlife). In addition to her focus on zoo- and wildlife pathology, she maintains her interests in neuropathology and dermatology. She is an active member of the European Society of Veterinary Pathologists, and the International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathologists. Daniela is a pathology advisor to the EEHV advisory group . She speaks and publishes regularly in the field of zoo and wildlife pathology.
Olivia Walter BSc (Hons) MSc - Researcher & Wildlife Vets InternationalOlivia got her first degree at University of Edinburgh before starting work as a small mammal keeper at ZSL London Zoo and then at Sharjah Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife, before returning to ZSL to work as a zoo population manager. Prior to starting at IZVG, Olivia worked for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums helping members exceed standards set by the Zoo Licensing Act, representing zoos to the public, media and policy decision makers. While at BIAZA, Olivia obtained her MSc in Conservation Biology from the Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology.
Olivia runs conservation charity Wildlife Vets International, as well as carrying out research work for clients.
Kezia Bellamy BSc (Hons) MRes - Technical AssistantKezia gained her first degree in Bioveterinary Science from the University of Liverpool in 2014 before going on to obtain her MRes in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Southampton and Marwell Wildlife, Hampshire. Kezia then went on to work as an ethologist within the Conservation Biology department at Marwell Wildlife. Kezia provides technical support to IZVG through conducting research projects, managing literature databases, managing veterinary medicines and legislation and managing the import and export of pathology samples
Administration & FinanceElizabeth Smith - Office Manager
Liz joined the practice in 1994, and is the Office Manager. She is responsible for the accounts, and the legal and financial side of the office as well as personnel management.
Administration Team
Claire Kelly, Tish Saxton, Lynne Mason and Bridget Ward run our busy head office, taking on secretarial and administration duties, and ordering and distributing medical supplies and zoovet products. They ensure that the whole practice works smoothly.
Pathology TechniciansNeil Wagstaffe - Senior Pathology TechnicianNeil joined the practice in January 2018. He previously worked at Nationwide Laboratories in Leeds, who provide technical support to IZVG Pathology, so he has being handling and processing our samples since January 2007. Neil graduated the previous year from the University of Huddersfield with a BSc in Human Biology.
Ayesha Ansar - Pathology TechnicianAyesha graduated in 2015 with a Biomedical Science degree from the University of Bradford, and worked in small animal practice for a few months before starting to work as a trainee histology scientist at IDEXX Laboratories. She started working for IZVG in 2018.
International Zoo Veterinary Group is able to provide advice and expertise in the following areas:
We have a fully equipped clinic in Yorkshire where we are able to see smaller patients.
IZVG work with a number of associate specialists in zoo design, life support systems and various medical disciplines, including dentistry and reproduction.
We offer a dedicated research service to our clients on most aspects of zoo and exotic animal medicine, husbandry and nutrition.
We have a specialist analytical pathology service, dedicated to zoo, exotic and wildlife pathology (post mortem examinations and histopathology).
The above information is from IZVG's website and is copyright (c) to them. www.izvg.co.uk
Below you will find information taken directly from their website:
The International Zoo Veterinary Group (IZVG) is now the largest full time freelance zoological veterinary practice in the world. Founded in 1976, by the association of two practices involved in zoo animal medicine. Since then, the founding partners, David Taylor and Martin Dinnes have both retired, but the practice has gone from strength to strength. Based in the UK, IZVG works in the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle and Far East.
The group work with zoos, parks and aquaria around the world, treating wild, rare and endangered species. Veterinary surgeons Greenwood and Lewis are recognised as Specialists in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and vets Greenwood, Lewis and Thornton are UK government-appointed Zoo Inspectors. The practice employs two full-time veterinary pathologists, Drs. Mark Stidworthy and Daniela Denk; and 3 veterinary assistants, Johanna Storm, Tania Monreal Pawlowsky and Steve Philp.
In recent years, we have become increasingly involved in providing veterinary support for conservation projects around the world, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Paraguay, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Russia, Indonesia and the Caribbean Islands. Our work is closely linked with conservation charity Wildlife Vets International. John Lewis and Andrew Greenwood have all worked on valuable projects helping protect endangered species in the wild. Specialist veterinary knowledge is vital to these projects, which we are perfectly placed to provide.
IZVG Staff
Andrew Greenwood MA, VetMB, FSB, CBiol, DipECZM, FRCVS - Partner
Andrew joined David Taylor as a partner in 1973 and, in 1976, they together formed the International Zoo Veterinary Group. An internationally recognised expert in avian diseases and marine mammal care, he is a Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.Currently, Andrew acts as veterinary advisor to various conservation projects in Mauritius, and to the World Parrot Trust. He is a Council member of Twycross Zoo and has served on the Council of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Zoological Society of London. Andrew is a Trustee of the Wildlife Information Network and the World Parrot Trust and is a member of the government-appointed Zoos Forum.
Andrew is based in Yorkshire, in the North of England.
John Lewis MA, VetMB, PhD, MRCVS - Partner
John received his doctorate for work in human oncology and joined the practice in 1985. With wide experience in feline & primate medicine, advanced techniques of anaesthesia, and wildlife medicine, he is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, and was appointed to Part 1 of Secretary of State's list of zoo inspectors in July 1996. John is a veterinary advisor to the Tiger and Amur Leopard EEP’s and the EAZA Felid TAG, and a member of the IUCN Cat Specialist Group. Being a founder member and veterinary director of Wildlife Vets International, John is actively involved in several cat field conservation projects.Based in Kent, John is a visiting lecturer at the Durrell Institute for Conservation Ecology.
Sue Thornton BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS - Partner
Sue joined the practice in May 2000, having previously worked as Veterinary Officer at London Zoo and the Marine Mammal Center, California. She is a government appointed Zoo Inspector. Sue became a partner in the practice in 2003. Sue was the Senior Vice President of BVZS in 2007/2008, and is a veterinary advisor to the EAZA Amphibian and Reptile TAG and the UK HerpTAG.In addition to her experience with a broad range of species, Sue has a special interest in fish and lower vertebrates, and is consultant vet to a number of aquaria.
Sue is based in Hertfordshire, in the South of England.
Steve Philp BSc(Hons) MA VetMB GP Cert (Ex AP) MRCVS- PartnerSteve joined the practice in July 2011. Before he graduated from Cambridge University in 2005, he completed a course in Chemical and Mass Capture in South Africa and spent some time touring the country working with a Game Capture Team. Since qualifying, he has spent 6 years in mixed practice in the South West, seeing first opinion exotics cases. In 2007 he became the approved Vet for Newquay Zoo and provided their veterinary cover for more than 3 years whilst also providing services for Cornish Birds of Prey, Colliford Lake Park and the RSPCA. During that time he also assisted with some of IZVG’s work at Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay.
Steve is based in Cambridge, in the South of England.
Tania Pawlowsky Monreal MRCVS- VeterinarianTania graduated from Universidad Autonoma of Barcelona in February 1998, and spent 4 years travelling the World, working in zoos and conservation projects in Greece, Finland, Argentina, Mexico, the US, and with a whale Photo-ID and whale watching project in Norway. In 2000, she started working as a vet for the Aspro-Ocio group, becoming head of the Veterinary Department by 2002 and Technical Director by 2006. For a few years, Tania divided her time between working for Barcelona Zoo as Curator for Aquatic Animals, and working for IZVG. Since 2015 she has worked full time with IZVG. Tania is also Chair of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals Veterinary and Accreditation Committee, as well as an inspector for the Association. She is a member of the International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine, the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians and the British Veterinary Association.
Tania is based in Barcelona, Spain.
Karen Archer BVSc BSc (Hons) CertAVP (ZM) MRCVS- VeterinarianKaren joined the IZVG team in June 2017. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2007, having also completed a degree in Veterinary Conservation Medicine in 2005. Karen spent the following 10 years in mixed practice whilst also providing veterinary care to three North West zoological collections and seeing first opinion pet exotic cases.In her spare time Karen enjoys competing in triathlons and particularly enjoys open water swimming in Scotland and the Lake District.
Karen is based in Lancaster in the North West of England.
Mark Stidworthy MA VetMB PhD MRCPath MRCVS - Pathologist
Mark has been responsible for the pathology division of IZVG since 2003. He has pathology residency training and diagnostic experience from Liverpool and Cambridge Veterinary Schools, and completed his PhD, studying repair in the central nervous system, at Cambridge. Mark is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the specialty of Veterinary Pathology, and an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Zoo and Wildlife). Mark is the current President of the British Veterinary Zoological Society, was the Founder Secretary of the British Society of Veterinary Pathology. He and speaks and publishes regularly in the field of zoo and wildlife pathology.
Daniela Denk Dr med vet DiplECVP MRCVS - Pathologist
Daniela joined the practice in March 2011. After graduating from the Veterinary School of Munich University, Germany in 2006, she began her pathology training and wrote her thesis on dermatopathological alterations in canine atopic dermatitis. Daniela completed her pathology residency at Liverpool University and is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists and a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Zoo and Wildlife). In addition to her focus on zoo- and wildlife pathology, she maintains her interests in neuropathology and dermatology. She is an active member of the European Society of Veterinary Pathologists, and the International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathologists. Daniela is a pathology advisor to the EEHV advisory group . She speaks and publishes regularly in the field of zoo and wildlife pathology.
Olivia Walter BSc (Hons) MSc - Researcher & Wildlife Vets InternationalOlivia got her first degree at University of Edinburgh before starting work as a small mammal keeper at ZSL London Zoo and then at Sharjah Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife, before returning to ZSL to work as a zoo population manager. Prior to starting at IZVG, Olivia worked for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums helping members exceed standards set by the Zoo Licensing Act, representing zoos to the public, media and policy decision makers. While at BIAZA, Olivia obtained her MSc in Conservation Biology from the Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology.
Olivia runs conservation charity Wildlife Vets International, as well as carrying out research work for clients.
Kezia Bellamy BSc (Hons) MRes - Technical AssistantKezia gained her first degree in Bioveterinary Science from the University of Liverpool in 2014 before going on to obtain her MRes in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Southampton and Marwell Wildlife, Hampshire. Kezia then went on to work as an ethologist within the Conservation Biology department at Marwell Wildlife. Kezia provides technical support to IZVG through conducting research projects, managing literature databases, managing veterinary medicines and legislation and managing the import and export of pathology samples
Administration & FinanceElizabeth Smith - Office Manager
Liz joined the practice in 1994, and is the Office Manager. She is responsible for the accounts, and the legal and financial side of the office as well as personnel management.
Administration Team
Claire Kelly, Tish Saxton, Lynne Mason and Bridget Ward run our busy head office, taking on secretarial and administration duties, and ordering and distributing medical supplies and zoovet products. They ensure that the whole practice works smoothly.
Pathology TechniciansNeil Wagstaffe - Senior Pathology TechnicianNeil joined the practice in January 2018. He previously worked at Nationwide Laboratories in Leeds, who provide technical support to IZVG Pathology, so he has being handling and processing our samples since January 2007. Neil graduated the previous year from the University of Huddersfield with a BSc in Human Biology.
Ayesha Ansar - Pathology TechnicianAyesha graduated in 2015 with a Biomedical Science degree from the University of Bradford, and worked in small animal practice for a few months before starting to work as a trainee histology scientist at IDEXX Laboratories. She started working for IZVG in 2018.
International Zoo Veterinary Group is able to provide advice and expertise in the following areas:
- Complete veterinary services to zoos and aquariums
- Provision of consultant veterinary advisory services
- Provision of full-time veterinarians on contract
- Zoo and exotic animal medicine and surgery
- Specialist pathology and research into zoo animal disease
- Artificial reproduction in zoo animals
- Design of zoo hospitals and clinics
- Zoo, marine park and aquarium design and planning
- Animal transport
- Collection planning, conservation and education advice for small zoos
- Feasibility studies
- Selection and screening of zoo stock and zoo personnel
- Supervising animals in film and television productions
- Research and advice on UK animal law
- Expert witness availability for legal cases
We have a fully equipped clinic in Yorkshire where we are able to see smaller patients.
IZVG work with a number of associate specialists in zoo design, life support systems and various medical disciplines, including dentistry and reproduction.
We offer a dedicated research service to our clients on most aspects of zoo and exotic animal medicine, husbandry and nutrition.
We have a specialist analytical pathology service, dedicated to zoo, exotic and wildlife pathology (post mortem examinations and histopathology).
The above information is from IZVG's website and is copyright (c) to them. www.izvg.co.uk