Rate My Professor Katrina Wood

Dr. Katrina Wood is a Lecturer in Wildlife and Exotic Pet Medicine in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BSc BVMS) with distinction from Murdoch University. Following graduation, she worked for several years in small animal general practice. She then completed a three-year residency in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine at Perth Zoo, finishing around 2019. In 2023, she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medical Science (DVetMedSci) in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine from Murdoch University, based on her thesis research in snake virology. Wood also maintains a clinical role as a veterinarian specializing in zoo, wildlife, and exotic animals at The Unusual Pet Vets in Perth.

Wood's research specializations include conservation medicine, snake virology, and black cockatoo research. She actively contributes to veterinary education as a regular lecturer and demonstrator at Murdoch University, where she teaches veterinary students and instills enthusiasm for wildlife conservation and exotic pet medicine. Her practical expertise encompasses species such as guinea pigs and reptiles, supporting exotic pet owners in optimal care practices. A notable publication co-authored by Wood is 'Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicosis in a Carnaby's Cockatoo (Zanda latirostris),' published in 2024 in the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery (38(3):162-166). This case report describes the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of a wild male Carnaby's cockatoo affected by anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis during rehabilitation efforts. Wood has also been acknowledged for contributions to studies on reptarenaviruses in Australian snakes, including sample collection and provision of clinical histories.