Dr. Dana Varble ~ Emergency University of Illinois, B.S. D.V.M. Southern Illinois University B.S. Zoology Dr. Dana Varble Degrees: University of Illinois, B.S. D.V.M.; Southern Illinois University B.S. Zoology Special interests: Venomous Bites and Stings, Exotic Pets, Wildlife, and Zoo Animals, Working Canines, Soft tissue and non-invasive surgery techniques “As fascinating as our bodies are, they're also stupid.” House M.D. “I like to put myself in my patient’s and client’s position and use the knowledge I have to strike a balance that best serves both of them.” Dr Varble is currently the Vice-President of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine. In her spare time she volunteers for Search and rescue operations and trains her bloodhound, Calhoun, as a trailing search dog. She also has a walker coonhound - Penny, a Rottweiler mix - Dottie, two cats - Thomas and Abe, and two ball pythons - Jake and Phil. Close Window