Michael Zigler
Honors Awards and Fellowships
- Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology (CertVOphthal) 1993, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)
Education
- Master of Science (MSc), University of Edinburgh, 2013
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph, 1979
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph, 1975
Current Professional Activities
- Zigler Veterinary Professional Corporation (practice limited to Referrals in Veterinary Ophthalmology) at the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital & Referral Group http://www.vetemergency.ca
- Webmaster of the Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre - http://www.eyevet.ca
- International Liaison - British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Past Professional Activities
- Past President of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Past President of the American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Selected as "Veterinarian of the Year" by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association in 1988.
Marital Status
- Married in 1990 to Barbara Lupu-Zigler - Barbara is a nurse practitioner
Children
- Melissa Ann, 22, Currently in first year at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Pets
- "Maggie" a 9 year old Schnoodle, "Gryphon" a 3 year old Yorkie and "Ginny" a 2 year old Springer Spaniel
- Many tiny house spiders with whom we live in ecological harmony.
Hobbies
- I played the cello when I was in high school, and after a 26 year hiatus, I decided to take it up again.
- I collect vintage Canadian banknotes
- I play tournament level Scrabble.
Favorite Quote
- "In my experience" = one case;
- "In my series of cases" = two cases;
- "In case after case after case" = three cases.
What I like Most About VIN
- The sense of belonging, and the eagerness to learn and share.