Joni Freshman

Board Certification

• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Small Animal Internal Medicine, 1990

Honors Awards and Fellowships

• Colorado State University (CSU) Certified Veterinary Acupuncture, 2003

Education

• Master of Science (MS), Colorado State University, 1988
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Colorado State University, 1988
• Internship in Small Animal Medicine, Auburn University, 1985
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Colorado State University, 1984
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado State University, 1980

Current Professional Activities

• Owner, Canine Consultations-writing, speaking, phone consultations, corporate consulting, expert witness work, in the areas of canine and feline reproduction, genetics and pediatrics.
• Owner, AcuPets, a mobile veterinary acupuncture/therapeutic laser/spinal adjustment practice serving the Pikes Peak Region.
• AKC conformation judge, Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Malinois

Past Professional Activities

• Internship, Auburn University (1984-1985)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Colorado State (1985-1988)
• Private practices (CA, TX, CO) director of reproduction services and semen freezing centers in TX and CO

Marital Status

• Married to the wonderful David W. Morris, software engineer extraordinaire since 1999

Furred and Feathered Children

• "Caper" U-AG1 UKC CH AKC GCH PACH Zephyre Chutes and Ladders CD RE HSAs MX MXJ MXP4 MXPB MJP4 MJPB PAX OF OFP T2BP CA NW1 CGC TT (Belgian Tervuren)
• "Sage" GCH CH Zephyre Wizard of Odds HSAs JHD NW2 TT (Belgian Tervuren)
• "Callie" Zephyre Treasure Hunt TT (miracle Belgian Tervuren I got back to save her leg from complete brachial plexus avulsion)
• “Sparkle” CH Vivant et Lisse Sparkle Up to Zephyre (new Belgian Tervuren puppy sired by Sage)
• “Peach” Zephyre Mon Ami Love in A Puff ( Belgian Tervuren-two 5 pt majors from puppy class)
• “Tigger” Zephyre Mon Ami Tiger’s Eye ( 1 yr old Belgian Tervuren returned to me, retrained, and looking for her perfect forever working home)
• "SkyCat" Siamese cat
• “Sanook” Thai cat
• "Thunder" African Grey Parrot, a rescue in 1984 (yes, he talks, about 900 words)

Hobbies

• Dog sports: conformation, herding, agility, obedience, rally, Therapy dog work, nosework
• Active in American Belgian Tervuren Club (veterinary columnist, breeder referral AND judging the 2015 National Specialty!)
• Hiking, with dogs of course.
• Reading, especially science fiction (am currently also writing a science fiction novel)
• Gardening
• Future beekeeper!

Favorite Quote

• "Each morning I seize the day, but by noon it has escaped."

What I like Most About VIN

• The ability to communicate with colleagues across the world and the immediate access to so much information.