Kindred Spirit Kindred Care, LLC

Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya, DVM

Education

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Basic Veterinary Program (2006).

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1995).

Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (1988).

Pearl City High School (1984). (Yup. Local grown. Went away. Came back.)

Work Experience

Kindred Spirit Kindred Care Veterinary Services (2004-present).

Windhover Veterinary Center (1995-2004) is a small animal and exotics practice near Boston owned by radiologist and avian specialist, Dr. Marjorie McMillan. Practice offerings include: radiology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, surgery, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and integrative medicine. My caseload was approximately 40% dogs, 30% cats, and 30% birds.

South Bay Veterinary Associates (1989-1996) is a 3-veterinarian small animal practice in Boston. I worked here as a full time technician for two years, then on weekends through veterinary school. In my first year as a veterinarian, I divided my time between South Bay and Windhover. In 1996 when I was offered full time positions at both practices, it was my interest in avian medicine and surgery that won.

Professional Memberships

American Veterinary Medical Association

American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

Association of Avian Veterinarians

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association