3 Animal Shelter Expert Witnesses Found

Animals, Dogs - Dangerous Dogs, Dog Bites, Animal Abuse and Cruelty, Police Officer and Animal Control Safety Training, Animal Sheltering, Animal Investigations, Animal Control Field Operations, Animal Behavior, Animal Control Training and Supervision, Coyote Bites, Officer Safety Practices, Rescues

Kimberly Cherney has worked in the humane animal welfare and law enforcement fields for over 34 years. Kimberly worked for the City of Brea Police Department as a Police Officer prior to her employment in the animal services profession. She worked for the County of Orange and the City of Costa Mesa as an Animal Control Officer for three years prior to being hired by one of California’s fastest growing and most progressive cities, Irvine. While working for the City of Irvine’s Police Department, Kimberly worked as an Animal Services Officer, Senior Animal Services Officer, Animal Services Supervisor, Animal Shelter Supervisor and Animal Shelter Interim Manager. Kimberly retired from the City of Irvine in 2018. While working for Irvine, and following her retirement, Kimberly held the position of Board Member for the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). Following her retirement from Irvine, she became the Interim Executive Director for NACA....

Veterinarian, Dogs - Animals matters, Dog or cat attacks, Horses, Abuse, neglect, Vet malpractice, liability, business, Vet contracts, practice management, HR of vet workers, Shelter, corporate, rescue, non-profit, private practice, housecall, organization best practices, Vet hospital operations, marketing or ethics.

Nearly 3 decades of veterinary industry experience in multiple animal-related industries and environments. 23 years experience as a practicing veterinarian and veterinary surgeon. Over a decade of experience as a veterinary practice owner. Experience with horses, dogs, cats, wildlife. Credentialed veterinary business consultant. One of less than 100 veterinarians across the nation that is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Practice areas include private practice, corporate practice, house call ambulatory, shelter medicine, surgery, Veterinary business and veterinary practice management.

Veterinarian, Animals - Expert witness in Equine abuse and neglect, in addition to small animal welfare. I have spent 30 years testifying in court against animal (equine) abuse and neglect. I have written multiple articles identifying the neglected horse and securing methods to prosecute those involved with equine abuse.

ANIMALS: HORSES, DOGS, CATS, CATTLE, POULTRY, SNAKES, RABBITS, For the past 8 years, I have served on the Welfare Committees for both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) where I currently serve as the chairwoman for the welfare committee. I have won multiple professional awards from the Humane Society of the U S and AAEP for my contributions for identifying and ending equine abuse and neglect. My welfare cases also include additional species other than horses: cattle, dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, poultry and snakes. Often, hoarding cases encompass more than one animal species and it is imperative that the expert witness is familiar with species challenges and differences to ensure successful prosecution....