RHODA STEVENSON, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian:

Dr. Stevenson is a graduate of the University of Florida Veterinary Medical School and has practiced in Jacksonville for over 20 years. She is board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in avian specialty and has owned and operated the Exotic Bird Hospital since 1995, where over 10,000 patients were seen last year.

Rhoda has written articles for national magazines and presented seminars for international organizations. She is also involved with community education appearing on local television and presenting to schools, libraries and several Florida bird clubs. She has worked with the Jacksonville Zoo, is a member of the Zoo Animal Health Committee, and is a frequent consultant for Marineland.

Rhoda lives in Mandarin with forty birds including pet and aviary birds, and her dog Ellis.

MARNIE KNIGHT, DVM:

Dr Knight was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. She wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of 3 and fulfilled that dream when she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University. In addition to avian medicine, she is interested in wildlife preservation and rehabilitation and did her Externship at the Wildlife Center of Virginia and the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, where she also did an Internship. She also did an externship at the Montgomery Zoo.

Marnie enjoys hiking, gardening and horseback riding. She is pictured here with two of her "kids"; Gracie a 7 year old German Shorthaired Pointer and Brewster a 3 year old White Belly Caique.

Erin Rothrock, DVM:

Dr. Rothrock grew up in Southern Indiana surrounded by nature and an array of pets.  She graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine.  While there she focused her studies on exotic animal medicine and surgery.  Erin volunteered with the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic working on a wide array of animals from bald eagles to field mice.  She did externships at Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium and The University of Tennessee’s Exotic Animal department.   Erin has a special interest in reptile, amphibian, and aquatic animal medicine and surgery and is currently working toward a board certification in avian medicine and surgery. 

Reptiles have always been an interest and she keeps 8 species totaling 12 animals.  In addition to the cold-blooded pets, Erin has 2 dogs (Gracie and Zygo), 2 cats (Stria and Peduncle) and 2 birds (a Timneh Grey named Zut and a budgie named Nugget).  In her free time she loves to be outdoors and can often be found on her bicycle around town.  Erin also boasts an Advanced Open Water dive certification.