Marie Kerl obtained her DVM from Auburn University and Master of Public Health from the University of Missouri, and completed specialty training at the Animal Medical Center in New York. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Kerl is a faculty member with the University of Missouri and her duties as Teaching Professor include practicing emergency/ critical care and internal medicine while instructing professional degree students, interns, and residents. Dr. Kerl has received the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award.