From Parrots to Pythons:

Exotic Animal Patients in GP

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Please RSVP by April 15, 2026

This lecture is a deeper dive into the most common exotic patients that will be seen in General Practice. Dr. Pokard will talk about the most common reasons why these animals are visiting the vet and how to properly restrain for an exam.

Location:

OC Veterinary Assistant School- Lake Forest Campus

23161 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Conference Room

Doors Open at 6:00pm

Speaker: Dr. Sydney Pokard, DVM 

Bio: Dr. Sydney Pokard is a small animal and exotics veterinarian. After graduating from WesternU in 2016, she entered private practice, working with small animals, exotics, and wildlife, and joined the teams at two local zoos. After nearly six years at the practice, Dr. Pokard transitioned into relief veterinary work, providing care to exotic animal hospitals, emergency clinics, and wildlife rehabilitation centers both locally and internationally. She is currently pursuing board certification (ABVP) in Exotic Companion Mammals and in June 2024, she opened an open-concept general practice designed to elevate the standard of small animal and exotics care.