Kindred Spirit Kindred Care, LLC

Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya, DVM

Education

Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii, course in Chinese Herbology (2007-2008).

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, completed Basic Veterinary Program (2005-2006).

Boston University School of Public Health, course in medical ethics (2002).

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1991-1995).

Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (1984-1988).

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

Work Experience

Kindred Spirit Kindred Care, LLC (2004-present). In 2003, I was inspired to start writing about my experiences as a veterinarian helping pets and the people who truly cared about them as members of the family. My writing eventually acquired a title and a publisher and turned into a book in 2005. The business and this website were originally created to support the book and its ideas; however, in 2005, I decided to also practice under the same name. Prefering to spend time getting to know each of my patients and clients rather than manage a hospital and a staff, I chose mobile practice. I started learning acupuncture and herbal medicine in 2005 and have continued to incorporate them into treatment plans when appropriate. I continue to work about evenly with dogs, cats, and birds. The ideas I set to paper in my book apply aptly to geriatric and hospice patients and my dog and cat caseload accordingly leans towards the mature population.

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 evenly divided between dogs, cats, and birds. My particular interest was avian surgery.

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