Welcome Dr. Antinoff!

Natalie Antinoff, DVM, Diplomate-ABVP Avian specialty

Dr. Natalie Antinoff obtained her DVM from the University of Wisconsin and continued on to do an Internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a residency in Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine and Surgery. In 1997, following her ABVP board certification, she established Gulf Coast Avian & Exotics as a part of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. This was the first specialty exotics practice operating as part of a referral center in the US! She has authored chapters and articles in a variety of veterinary texts and journals, and she has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally to veterinarians and pet owners. She served as a board editor (consultant) for VIN (Veterinary Education Network), providing interactive information to veterinarians nationwide. She has also served on the board of several veterinary journals and mentored over 25 veterinary interns in exotic pet medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Antinoff enjoys traveling, rollerblading, and bicycling - often combining all of these on the same trip! She lives with a number of wonderful pets including Mojo (a terrier mix), Louie (a miniature dachshund), Kaiya (a great dane), Zephyr & Zuzu (cats), Gracie (an African grey parrot), and Big (a macaw). 

April Pet-of-the-Month: Blue

Hi my name is Blue!  I am 3 years old and 100% puppy.  I was adopted by my mom Ashley, Dad Jason and brother Joey as a little tiny 6 week old puppy.  I love to play all the time but haven’t quite figured out that when I go the fetch the ball I have to bring it back.  I love treats (except peanut butter) and lots of belly rubs.  Last month I got really sick and spent 3 days in the clinic on IV’s and heavy antibiotics and we weren’t sure if I was going to make it.  Luckily, with the dedication of all the technicians and Doctors they found the cause of the illness , did a quick surgery and were able to fix me back to tip top shape.  I get to spend my days running around the yard with my puppy brother Shadow and human brother Joey for many more years to come.  Special thanks to Jules and Dr. Stearns for taking such great care of me and saving my life.