About DVM Consultants
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
Marcus Z. Ghazal, BDM
New York & Connecticut
(917) 558-1639
- Business degree, Baruch College New York
- Over 35 years of business & real estate ownership and management
- Former Middle East Manager for large international distributor
- Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and English
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
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
Elizabeth Carender, DVM
Arkansas, Missouri & Oklahoma
(479) 409-8017
- 1998 Graduate University of Rhode Island
- 2003 Graduate University of Illinois Urbana Champaign DVM
- Former practice owner
- Experienced Surgeon
- AVMA and Northwest Arkansas VMA member
Keeli M. Smith, BDM
All Locations
(870) 362-5679
- BA from University of Ark, Fayetteville
- 25 years of Practice Management Experience
Ray Baas Jr., Principal
All Locations
(504) 782-2203
- 25+ years experience in Business, Finance & Lending
- Specialist, Commercial & Mortgage Banking
- Past General Manager, Hotels & Hospitality
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
Robert "Bobby" Gros, DVM, Of Counsel
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
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
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
E. Mac Huddleston, DVM
- 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
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
George R. Wadley, DVM
- 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