About Dr. Dial

Dr. Dial received her DVM from Colorado State University in 1982. She began her career practicing in a small rural community before returning to CSU for a residency in clinical pathology, a PhD in pathology studying the treatment of ethylene glycol toxicity in dogs and cats, and a post-doctoral study of bone marrow transplantation for mucopolysaccharidosis VI in cats. Dr. Dial has been a diagnostic pathologist for the last 25 years and has enjoyed working with veterinarians across the nation in diagnosing disease, with a particular interest in oncologic pathology and infectious disease.

Education

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathology (2002)
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology, American College of Veterinary Pathology (1990)
• Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology
  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
  • 4-Methylpyrazole as an antidote to ethylene glycol toxicity in dogs and cats
• D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
• B.S. Microbiology
  • Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana

Current Memberships

• American College of Veterinary Pathology
• American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
• European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
• Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Professional Interests

• Research
  • Coccidioidomycosis
• Teaching
  • Veterinary pathology