Mark Pokras is one of the old timers at the Clinic, having been a veterinary student at tufts from 1980-84, a resident in zoo and wildlife medicine (under Dr. Charles Sedgwick, the Clinic's first director) from 1985-87, a faculty member since 1988, and Clinic Director from 1995 - 2008. Mark is also one of the founders of Tufts TCCM. Mark grew up in New York, New Jersey, New England, Mexico and Venezuela, and did his undergraduate work at Cornell University. Next he (and wife Martha) worked in marine biological research from 1971-1974, and then taught ornithology and marine biology at Stockton State College in New Jersey until Mark entered TCSVM. He regularly consults for a variety of private, state and federal wildlife and environmental agencies on issues of environmental health and policy. Mark's professional interests include working with students, medicine and surgery of native wildlife (especially birds and reptiles), aquatic birds and environmental health, allometric scaling and conservation biology. He has been doing mortatilty research on loons since 1987 and is widely recognized for his work on lead poisoning. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, a variety of outdoor activities, and playing music. Faculty Profile

As Director of the Wildlife Clinic, Flo Tseng oversees Clinic operations and instructs students during their rotations at the Clinic. Before joining the Clinic in 2000, she received her D.V.M. from Cornell University in 1981, worked in small animal and exotic private practice and then completed an internship in wildlife medicine at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. After her internship, she was the Director of Veterinary Services at a large rehabilitation center near Seattle until 1996.  At that time she became the Research Director and Staff Veterinarian for International Bird Rescue Research Center in Berkeley, California. IBRRC is internationally renowned for their expertise in treating wildlife suffering from the effects of oil spills.  Flo’s expertise lies in seabird rehabilitation and the effects of petroleum on these species. She is one of the principal investigators of Tufts CCM's Seabird Initiative, which has established SEANET, a regional seabird population and mortality monitoring program. In addition, she has interests in the use of analgesics in wildlife species and the ecological factors contributing to wildlife morbidity and mortality.  When she is not running around after students and wild animals, she is kept very busy by her daughter, Rosie! Faculty Profile

Maureen Murray is a 2003 graduate of Tufts Veterinary School. She is currently doing research on rodenticide poisoning in birds of prey at the Clinic. She also has a strong interest in turtle medicine and conservation and avian orthopedics. Faculty Profile

Karen began as an intern for the clinic during her senior year at Mount Ida College in 2004. This internship turned into a career at the clinic as a wildlife technician. She graduated from Mount Ida College where she obtained a bachelor degree in animal science. Along with being a certified veterinary technician, Karen has been a registered pharmacist in Massachusetts since 1981. Animals have always been her passion and were the primary motive behind her career change. Her hobbies include silversmithing, traveling, spending time with her family, and taking care of her menagerie of pets. email Karen

Paula McCarthy has been at the Clinic since 2004, first as a volunteer and then as a veterinary technician. She received her BS degree from the University of Minnesota in 1982 and obtained an associates degree in veterinary technology from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1985. She has a special interest in birds, especially raptors, and is fond of turtles. When not at the Clinic, Paula assists with the management of her husband´s surgery practice, Veterinary Surgery of Central MA, acts as a part-time taxi driver for her 14 year old daughter Sara, keeps her 17-year old son Nick in line, and spends as much time playing tennis as possible.

Nicole grew up in Montreal Quebec where she completed her first degree in Applied Zoology at McGill University. She then worked in research, studying the incubation pattern of the endangered whooping crane at the Calgary Zoo. While working with the zoo veterinarians at the zoo, Nicole knew she wanted to attend veterinary school. She graduated as part of the first graduating class from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the newest veterinary school in Canada. She hopes to have wildlife in her career whether it be helping a rehab center part time or finding a full time career in the field and has an interest in anesthesia.

Robin is the voice of the Wildlife Clinic. She arrived in October of 1998 and has become an invaluable member of our team. Robin is the first person you see upon entering the building and the voice you hear at the other end of the phone when you call the Clinic. She solves all sorts of animal problems for the many callers we hear from daily. Before accepting the Wildlife position, Robin worked as an anesthesia technician, but wanted new challenges and saner hours so she could spend more time with family, two and four footed. We couldn't function without her! email Robin

Whitney started at the clinic during the summer of 2011. She ensures that the clinic runs smoothly from assisting the faculty and students, recruiting volunteers, ordering supplies, or greeting you at the front desk. You can find her doing whatever is needed. Whitney earned her B.A. from Syracuse University as an art history and pre-veterinary medicine major. She has worked in the education and wildlife field for 15 years. During that time, Whitney worked as a high school biology teacher, worked in Yellowstone National Park researching bison, wolves, and grizzly bears, as well as in New Mexico researching prairie dog behavior. Whitney also traveled to South Africa where she assisted in the study of Brown Hyena behavior. Previously, she has worked for the Massachusetts Audubon Society where she was the Wildlife Supervisor and as a veterinary assistant gaining valuable medical experience for her future wildlife rehabilitation goals. Whitney has a soft spot for rodents, crows, and vultures. When Whitney is not at Tufts, you can find her photographing wildlife or drawing. email Whitney

Percy arrived at the Clinic in 2003 as a juvenile with a severely injured eye.  Unfortunately Percy lost his vision in his injured eye. Also, because Percy arrived at the clinic so young, he has never learned to hunt.  Percy cannot be released or kept as a pet, so he has become a permanent member of the clinic helping teach veterinary students and acting as the Clinic mascot.  He enjoys perching on shoulders and heads, crickets and quiet times in the Clinic with his friends.