1. ZooTampa cleared to treat manatees, but controversial vet still banned ...
12 mrt 2019 · Instead of Ball, the manatees will be treated by the zoo's other staff veterinarian, Lauren Smith, with backup by vets from SeaWorld and the ...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to let ZooTampa begin treating injured and ill manatees again, so long as controversial senior veterinarian Ray Ball doesn't touch them.
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2. Dr. Lauren Smith - Visit Tampa Bay
Smith returned to Tampa Bay and joined the staff of ZooTampa as an associate veterinarian in 2015 and became the zoo's lead manatee vet. By visiting ZooTampa, ...
As the lead veterinarian for ZooTampa's David A Straz Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, Dr. Lauren Smith's day-to-day routine includes working with wild animals as big as refrigerators (or bigger). Manatees are gentle creatures, but they're still a
3. Ray Ball, the veterinarian charged with using experimental drugs on ...
24 mei 2019 · Controversial veterinarian accused of killing two manatees is now leaving ZooTampa. Dr. Ray Ball will leave the organization to pursue academic ...
Dr. Ray Ball will leave the organization to pursue academic opportunities.
4. Meet the Animal Care Staff of Tampa's ZooQuarium - Orlando Attractions
2 okt 2020 · Lauren returned briefly to private practice and spent time in Alaska before joining the veterinary team in ZooTampa in 2015. Dr. Lauren has a ...
Meet the Animal Care Staff of Tampa's ZooQuarium when you come for your next visit! They are the behind the scenes heroes!
5. A Letter from the CEO - ZooTampa at Lowry Park
21 mrt 2019 · Lauren Smith, our veterinary and animal care staff are continuing our work to provide advanced, specialized medical treatment and rehabilitation ...
Dear Zoo friends, After extensive renovations to the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center, ZooTampa at Lowry Park is proud to again support the rescue and rehabilitation of […]
6. Vet for Tampa zoo accused of killing manatees through malpractice
4 nov 2018 · "Because of the nature of the questions posed, Dr. Ball will be on paid administrative leave while we review veterinary care procedures and ...
Federal officials are investigating reports that the head veterinarian at ZooTampa accidentally killed at least two manatees with shoddy medical care.
7. ZooTampa internal investigation finds vet did not mistreat manatees
10 dec 2018 · Zoo CEO and president Joe Couceiro said Dr. Ray Ball did not cause ... leave during the internal investigation conducted by an independent board.
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park say they’ve submitted a 16-page report to U.S. wildlife officials in the wake of questions concerning the treatment of manatees by its veterinarian.
8. Controversial 'rogue veterinarian' quits ZooTampa - Tampa Bay Times
24 mei 2019 · "After nearly nine years as senior veterinarian, Ray Ball, D.V.M., is leaving ... Instead, the statement says, "Dr. Ball's work at the Zoo ...
TAMPA — Ray Ball, the self-proclaimed "rogue veterinarian" whose unorthodox treatment of injured and sick manatees led to his suspension from ZooTampa's federal license to care for them, has quit...
9. Guest Bloggers Archives - ZooTampa at Lowry Park
... Dr. Lauren Smith, Veterinarian If you've seen our Bird of Prey show at the Zoo, chances are you. Read More · A Little Florida History, Y'all. Roaring Springs ...
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10. Investigation underway into care of manatees - ABC Action News
1 nov 2018 · During the review process, veterinary care at the zoo will be overseen by staff veterinarian, Dr. Lauren Smith. ZooTampa has a long history of ...
Federal wildlife officials are investigating the care of manatees under the leadership of a senior veterinarian at a Tampa zoo.
