Dr. Deborah Mitchell earned her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.  She also holds joint Bachelors degrees in biological sciences and in veterinary medicine, as well as a Masters degree in field biology.  In addition to being extremely skilled in small animal medicine and surgery, Dr. Mitchell is certified in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and Usui Reiki.  She is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), TCM herbology, and Applied Kinesiology.  She is a recognized expert in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and veterinary Reiki who lectures nationwide to veterinary groups on topics related to integrative and alternative medicine. 

Dr. Mitchell shares her home with her Bullmastiff Canuke, her cat Emmett, and her two Cairn Terriers, Lizzie and Hebert.  Canuke was recently adopted as a mature adult; Emmett is a rescued 9 year old Persian who was seized, along with dozens of other cats, as part of an area cruelty investigation in 2005.  Hebert is a 3 year old Cairn that was rescued from a puppy mill in Wisconsin.  Of course, Lizzie, 11 years old, rules the roost - she has her own column, "Lizzie Says", on our website - check out her monthly words of wisdom for her fellow pets, or ask her a question!

In addition to serving as our hospital's Medical Director, Dr. Mitchell sees patients at our hospital on these days and hours: Mondays from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm; Tuesdays from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm; Thursdays, from noon until 7:00 pm; and Fridays from 11:00 am till 7:00 pm with Saturday off, OR Friday from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Here is Dr. Mitchell's lecture and seminar schedule for 2008 and 2009 (subject to change).  For more information on any of the below seminars or organizations, click on the colored text:

January 2008: Lectured at The North American Veterinary Conference, the largest conference for veterinarians in the world.  Dr. Mitchell lectured on veterinary acupuncture applications, traditional Chinese medical (TCM) diagnostics, TCM applications in emergency and critical care patients, TCM approaches to the treatment of urinary tract disease, and TCM management of skin disorders.

February 2008: Attended the Kortekaas osteopathic seminar on canine rehabilitation in Eugene, OR.  Dr. Mitchell's attendence at this seminar and the seminars that follow was made possible through the generosity of a Knollwood client who contributed significant funding for her continuing education in 2008. For the full series of Kortekass courses, see http://www.fullspectrumcaninetherapy.com/

April 2008: Lectured for the Chicago Basic Traditional Chinese Herbal Course for Veterinarians.

May 2008: Attended the Kortekass Canine Cranial Sacral course in Eugene, OR.

 June 2008: Lectured for the Chicago Basic Traditional Chinese Herbal Course for Veterinarians.

October 2008: Attending the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting in Reno, NV.

October 2008: Attending the Kortekass Diaphragm IMT course in Eugene, OR. 

January 2009: Lecturing at The North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, FL.

February 2009: Lecturing for the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference in Franklin, TN.

February 2010: Lecturing for The Ohio State University/Midwestern States Veterinary Conference.

Dr. Mitchell recently lectured at the 2007 American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting, as well as the Wild West Veterinary Conference annual meeting.