Description
Dr. Byers grew up in the small seacoast town of Rochester, New Hampshire. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University, and graduated as a University Honors Scholar. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in small animal internal medicine (SAIM).
Dr. Byers is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency and Critical Care at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas. He serves as a consultant in emergency medicine for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and is a member of the Board/Council of Regents for both the ACVECC and ACVIM. He also serves as an At-Large Board Member for the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Byers’ commitment to elevate the care for companion animals is evidenced by that fact that he has published several textbook chapters and scientific papers in various peer-reviewed journals. He also co-authored the textbook, Handbook of Veterinary Emergency Protocols: Dog and Cat. Dr. Byers also enjoys clinical research, and his current areas of interest include immune-mediated diseases and abdominal compartment syndrome.