Rosemarie Niznik, DVM, CVA, CVSMT

Growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since grade school. In 1990, I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine  attaining my lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian.  I enjoy practicing small animal veterinary medicine as a relief veterinarian and the diversity in professional experience this career choice has given me. 

Veterinary Education
Bachelor of Science - Major:  Animal Bioscience  - The Pennsylvania State University, 1984
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - University of Georgia, Class of 1990  

Post-Graduate Certification Courses                           
Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture - Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Mixed Animal Acupuncture Fall Class 2011
Chinese Herbal Medicine - Currently enrolled in herbal courses on-line from the Chi Institute, Completed Liver/Endocrine,  Spleen/Gastro-intestinal, and Dermatology/Oncology/Immunology Herbal Modules 
Tui-na Course- Chi Institute Course November 2014
Food Therapy Course - Chi Institute Course April 2016
VSMT - Healing Oasis Wellness Center, Fall Class 2016

Professional Licenses
Illinois
Wisconsin
DEA Registration
USDA National Accreditation, Category 2 
Proheart Certified

Insurance Policies
General Health and Disability Insurance
Professional Liability and License Defense
Workman's Compensation

Professional Organizations
AVMA
Illinois State VMA
Chicago VMA - 2017 Past President; Social Committee Chair 
Chicago VMF - 2017 President; 2015 - 2017 Board Member 
Wisconsin VMA
Milwaukee VMA
VIN - Veterinary Information Network
VetGirl On the Run - Online CE forum
AAFP - American Association of Feline Practitioners
VECCS - Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society
AATCVM - American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
AHVMA - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
AAVA - American Association of Veterinary Acupucture
IVAS - International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
COAC - College of Animal Chiropractors 

Personal Interests
PADI - Certified Scuba Diver
PSIA - Professional Ski Instructor Association - Certifications: Alpine Ski Instructor Level 1;  Children's Certification Level 1
ARRL - American Radio Relay League - Member
DARC - DuPage Amateur Radio Club - Club Member since 2009; Membership Committee Chairperson; Social Committee Chairperson

Personal Pets
"Annaliese Rose" or "Grace" - Bernese Mountain Dog - in training to be a Canine Good Citizen Dog
"Wendy" and "Willa" - Rescue sister kittens to add some fun to the household and companionship for Grace
"Nikita" or "Nikki" - Rescued Chow Shepherd dog - Unfortunately, due to liver cancer, Nikki was euthanized in June 2013. She is sadly missed everyday. 
'Whitney" and "Teto" - two sweet cats that shared my life in veterinary school and for many years afterward. 
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Professional References
Available on request. 

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