Eileen Jenkins

Eileen Jenkins, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), is board-certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Lynchburg, a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, and a Master of Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. She retired from the U.S. Army in 2020 after more than 24 years of military service in the Veterinary Corps and Chemical Corps. Her areas of special interest include gastrointestinal health and nutrition; Working Dog health and performance; canine olfaction; and decontamination for Working Dogs. Dr. Jenkins has three daughters as well a variety of feathered, finned, and furry children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, SCUBA diving and gardening.

HVSE Internal Medicine service is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet.

Services Provided:

• Advanced Diagnostics for GI Endocrine respiratory diseases, Immune-Mediated diseases
• Upper and Lower; Airway; Nasal; Urinary Scoping
• Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal
• Chronic Disease Management with the goal of long-term care provided by your veterinarian.
• Anemia and other blood-related illnesses
• Cancer
• Causes of diarrhea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal problems
• Hormone-related problems including diabetes, thyroid conditions, Addison’s, and Cushing’s
• Infections and infectious diseases
• Kidney failure and urinary problems
• Liver, spleen, and pancreas dysfunction

Education:

• Master of Biomedical Sciences (MS) from Auburn University
• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from North Carolina State University
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from the University of Lynchburg

Areas of Special Interest:

• Gastrointestinal health and nutrition
• Working Dog health and performance
• Canine olfaction
• Decontamination for Working Dogs

Professional Certifications and Associations:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
• Madison County (Alabama) Veterinary Medical Association
• Phi Zeta

Volunteer Work:

• Working Dog Research Consortium https://workingdogresearchconsortium.com/
• Tails of Hope Foundation https://www.tailsofhopefoundation.org/
• SARTEC K9 https://sarteck-9.org/

Professional Publications:

• An assessment of working canine contamination from standing liquid hazards during a simulated disaster search scenario. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.01.004
• Removal of aerosolized contaminants from working canines via a field wipe-down procedure. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010120
• Body Temperature Responses During Phases of Work in Human Remains Detection Dogs Undergoing a Simulated Deployment. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10040673
• Handler training improves decontamination of working canines with oil-based exposure in field conditions using disposable kits. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2018.08.002
• When the nose doesn’t know: Canine olfactory function associated with health, management, and potential links to microbiota. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00056
• The effects of oral metronidazole and doxycycline administration on olfactory detection capabilities of explosive detection dogs.  https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.77.8.906