About DVM Consultants

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E. Mac Huddleston, DVM

Mississippi.
(662) 489.9603

  • Successful Veterinarian, 30+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • Past President, Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association
  • Past Member, Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
  • Member, State of Mississippi House of Representatives
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Jeni L. Knizley, DVM

Alabama.
(251) 605-4287

  • Started, grew & sold successful general practice
  • 2005 Graduate, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Experienced Surgeon & Shelter Veterinarian
  • Humane Society VMA
  • Association of Shelter Veterinarians
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Marcus Z. Ghazal, BDM

New York & Connecticut
(917) 558-1639

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Kevin Smith, DVM

Mississippi
(601) 273-2294

• Successful Veterinarian, 37 years of Veterinary Practice ownership of multiple locations
• 2022 Mississippi Veterinarian of the Year
• 2019 MSUDVM Alumnus of the Year
• Current Member, Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Current Member, MSUDVM Dean’s Advisory Council
• Past President, Mississippi VMA
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Robert "Bobby" Gros, DVM

Louisiana.
(228) 493-6278

  • Successful Veterinarian, 30+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • Past President, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
  • Experience/expertise in general and in emergency practice management
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Cynthia Cariseo, BDM

New Jersey & Pennsylvania
(954) 610-3585

  • LaVarenne School, Paris, France
  • Experienced Business Owner, Entrepreneur & Author
  • Executive Business & Marketing Consultant
  • Pet Enthusiast & Owner
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Michael Wadley, DVM

Arkansas & East Tennessee
(501) 207-1334

  • 25 years of successful Practice ownership.
  • 1994 DVM, University of Missouri, School of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Member, Arkansas VMA and American VMA.
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Keeli M. Smith, BDM

(870) 362-5679
All Locations

  • BA from University of Ark, Fayetteville
  • 25 years of Practice Management Experience
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Ray Baas Jr., Principal

(504) 782-2203
All Locations

  • 25+ years experience in Business, Finance & Lending
  • Specialist, Commercial & Mortgage Banking
  • Past General Manager, Hotels & Hospitality
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Ray C. Baas, Principal

All Locations.
(504) 957-5506

  • 40+ years Experience in Finance, Banking, Sales & Acquisitions
  • Consultant, Entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor, Former Bank CEO
  • Adjunct Instructor, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Guest Lecturer, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
  • BS Economics, University of New Orleans; Graduate School of Banking, LSU

Of Counsel

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George R. Wadley, DVM, Of Counsel

Senior Consultant
Arkansas and Tennessee.
(501) 278-0820

  • Successful Veterinarian, 35+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • Past President, American Association of Veterinary State Boards
  • Past Member, Arkansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
  • Former State Veterinarian, Arkansas Racing Commission
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R. J. “Joe” Morris, DVM, Of Counsel

Louisiana.
(985) 892-1391

  • Successful Veterinarian, 25+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • 20+ years Experience in Practice Sales & Acquisitions, Consulting

In Memorium

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H. Winston Pirtle Sr. DVM JD

 

  • Successful Veterinarian, 40+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • Past President, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
  • Past President, American Association of Veterinary State Boards
  • Practicing Lawyer, State of Alabama
  • 1967 Graduate, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Frank Fitzgerald DVM

 

  • Successful Veterinarian, 38+ years Practice Ownership Experience
  • Past President, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
  • 1963 Graduate, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine