Erica O’Donnell

Dr. Erica O’Donnell graduated from UCLA in 2008 with a BS in biology and a minor in political science. She was the recipient of the UCLA “Senior of the Year” award upon graduation. She then attended UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she double-tracked in small animal/equine medicine and obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.  Following graduation from veterinary school in 2012, she completed a one year rotating internship at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura, CA and a one year surgical internship at Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group in Annapolis Junction, MD. She then moved to Surrey, England and worked at Fitzpatrick Referrals, first as an intern and then as clinical coordinator and research assistant. During this time she became a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). After two years at this progressive orthopedic and neurologic specialty center in the UK, Dr. O’Donnell moved back to her native southern California to begin an emergency and critical care residency at Veterinary Specialty Hospital.  She completed her residency January 2020.  In 2020 Dr. O’Donnell was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

Published Articles:

Pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of a single dose of trazodone administered rectally to 6 dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research – Accepted for publication.

Surgical treatment of medial shoulder syndromes using a minimally invasive prosthetic ligament stabilization technique in dogs: 39 cases (2008-2013). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association – Read Article

Traumatic fracture of the medial coronoid process in 24 dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedic Traumatology – Read Article

Laparoscopic splenectomy: operative technique and outcome in three cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery – Read Article