VetVine Member
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First Name:
Louis
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Last Name:
Gotthelf
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Profession:
Veterinarian
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Degree(s) Earned:
AA - Associate of Arts, BSA - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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Species Contact or Interest:
Canine, Feline
Employment Information
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Current employment status:
Full Time
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Employment:
Private or Clinical Practice
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Private or Clinical Practice:
General Practice
Employment Address
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Hospital or Business Name:
Animal Hospital of Montgomery, LLC
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Country:
United States
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State:
Alabama
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City:
Montgomery
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Zip Code or Postal Code:
36109
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Business Email:
ahmfrontdesk1@aol.com
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Website:
http://www.ahmontgomery.com
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Languages Spoken :
English
Tell us more about you and your practice!
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Brief Bio (include professional interests, hobbies, etc.):
Dr. Gotthelf graduated with high honors from Tuskegee University in 1978 receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Prior to that he attended the University of Florida, Gainesville where in 1972 he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. In 1978, Dr. Gotthelf established the Animal Hospital of Montgomery. Dr. Gotthelf is also licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio, has received USDA accreditation and is also an Alabama Certified Pest Control Operator (insecticide consultant)! Dr. Gotthelf has studied extensively on the topic of dog and cat skin and ear diseases. He also enjoys the challenge of diagnosing the causes of your pets illness so that proper treatment can be provided. "Nothing is more satisfying than knowing how to make a sick animal well."
Besides being a well published and gifted speaker, Dr. Gotthelf is also a member of several veterinary associations including the American Veterinary Medical Association (VMA), the Alabama VMA, the Central Alabama VMA (for which he is a past president), the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, and the Phi Zeta, Rho Chapter of the Veterinary Honor Fraternity. He is also a founding member of the newly organized Alabama Veterinary Practice Owners Association (ALVPOA).
Dr. Gotthelf is the author of Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide, published by Elsevier Saunders. This is his second book on ear diseases. He travels extensively to veterinary meetings all over the world and has done over 300 lectures to veterinarians in the U.S. and other countries on ear diseases and laser surgery.
He is an avid golfer, fisherman, gardener and photographer. His kids, grandkids, and granddogs keep him quite busy when he is not traveling. He spends his limited free time at his home on Lake Martin.
