W H O W E A R E

Eric Snook

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DVM, PhD, DACVP | Founder, Vetopathy

Dr. Eric Snook, founder of Vetopathy, is a board-certified veterinary pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and over 15 years in diagnostic and toxicologic pathology. Before beginning his anatomic pathology training, he spent four years in clinical practice and continues to perform relief work when possible to maintain his clinical skills.

He has worked across state and commercial diagnostic laboratories and contract research organizations, providing expertise across a wide range of species—from companion animals and livestock to reptiles and amphibians. Dr. Snook is dedicated to diagnostic excellence and accuracy. He is a member of the Miami Valley Veterinary Medical Association, Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association, American College of Veterinary Pathologists and the Society of Toxicologic Pathologists. Dr. Snook also supports global community initiatives such as Heifer International, reflecting his belief that advancing animal health contributes to a better world for all.

Authorship and Publications:

Upcoming in 2027: Valentine, B and Snook, E (2027). Skeletal muscle (book chapter). In McGavin and Zachary Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease.

Shank AMM, Snook E, et al. Special AT-rich sequence-binding protein 2 immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of osteosarcoma in dogs. J Comp Pathol. 2024 Nov; 215:14-29.

Neupane S, Wellehan JFX, Childress AL, Snook ER, Porter BF. Meningoencephalitis caused by concurrent infection with canine distemper virus and a unique Sarcocystis sp in a gray fox. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2023 Jul; 35(4): 443-447.

Balamayooran G, Snook E, et al. Retrospective survey of amphibian cases at Texas A&M University system (2016-2020). J Comp Pathol 2021 May; 185:87-95

Lau CH, Snook ER, Swinford AK, Bryan LK. Achyla sp dermatitis in an American Alligatory (Alligator mississipiens). J Comp Pathol 2020 Feb; 175:1-4.

Fratzke A, Howard L, Tocidlowski M, Armien A, Oliviera F, Ritchie B, Berlin E, Snook E. Chlamydia pneumoniae polioencephalomyelitis and ganglionitis in captive Houston Toads (Anaxyrus houstonensis). Vet Pathol 2019 56(5): 789-793.

Snook E, Fisher-Perkins JM, Sansing HA, Lee KM, Alvarez X, MacLean AG, Peterson KE, Lackner AA, Bunnell BA. Innate immune activation in the pathogenesis of a murine model of globoid cell leukodystrophy. Am J Pathol 2014 Feb; 184(2): 382-396.

Snook E, Wakamatsu N. Diagnostic exercise: oral tumor in an aged mare. Vet Pathol 2011 May; 21(3): 785-787.

Snook E, Baker DG, Bauer RW. Verminous myelitis in a pitbull puppy. J Vet Diag Invest. 2009 May; 21(3): 400-402.

Carter TD, Pariaut R, Snook E, Evans DEE. Multicentric lymphoma mimicking decompensated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a cat. J Vet Internal Med. 2008 Nov/Dec 22; 1345-1347.

Schrenzel M, Snook E, Gagneux P. Molecular assays for detection of falcon adenovirus. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2007 Sep; 19(5): 479-485.

Schrenzel M, Oaks JL, Rotstein D, Maalouf G, Snook E, Rideout B. Characterization of a novel adenovirus in falcons. J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Jul; 43(7): 3402-3413.

Kurth KT, Hsu T, Snook ER, Thacker EL, Thacker BJ, Minion FC. Use of a Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae nested polymerase chain reaction test to determine the optimal sampling sites in swine. J Vet Diag Invest. 2002 Nov; 14(6): 463-469.

Our Mission

At Vetopathy, our mission is to empower veterinarians with accurate, timely, and insightful pathology expertise. Through biopsy interpretation and dedicated diagnostic consultation, we serve as a trusted partner in advancing animal health. With compassion at our core, we commit 5% of our proceeds to charities that strengthen and support communities in need.