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Gillian A. Perkins, DVM, ACVIM

Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Clinical Professor, Section of Large Animal Medicine

Associate Director of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals

Medical Director, Specialties IV

Director of Biosecurity, Cornell University Hospital for Animals

Department of Clinical Sciences

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
930 Campus Rd., Box 25
Ithaca, NY 14853

Profile

Research/Clinical Interests

Dr. Perkins research and clinical interests include equine infectious diseases in particular Equine Herpes Virus-1 and Salmonellosis, along with an interest in veterinary public health (with an emphasis on infection control in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals). 

Other Interests 

Leader of the Infection Control Committee of the Cornell University Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital.

Education

  • 1996 - 1998: Cornell University, Residency in Large Animal Medicine
  • 1995 - 1996: University of Minnesota, Internship in Large Animal Medicine
  • 1995: University of Prince Edward Island, DVM

Awards and Honors

  • 2004: Phi Zeta Alpha National Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine
  • 2002 - 2004: Exceptional Merit Award, Cornell University Department of Clinical Sciences
  • 2000: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • 1991: Veronica Aloyse Corbett Memorial Scholarship

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • AAEP Biosecurity Subject Matter Resource Team
  • American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Genesee Valley Breeders Association, Inc.
  • Veterinary Management Group - 20