Dr. Nick Saint-Erne, DVM

Dr. Saint-Erne has worked in veterinary hospitals treating a variety of animals, including zoo animals and exotic pets, for more than 35 years. He was one of the first group of veterinarians certified as an Aquatic Veterinarian by the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, and in 2017 was designated as a Distinguished Fellow of WAVMA. He is also the Executive Editor of The Aquatic Veterinarian, the quarterly journal of WAVMA.

In addition to Dr. Saint-Erne’s veterinary work, he has owned his own pet stores and has been involved in the pet industry as a technical writer for the training materials and customer pet care handouts for a major pet store chain. He has worked with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in drafting programs to improve the care of pets in pet stores and to reduce the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases (diseases people can catch from their pets).

Dr. Saint-Erne lectures worldwide on animal care topics for veterinarians, the aquaculture industry, and pet owners. He also teaches classes on Exotic Pet and Aquatic Animal Medicine to veterinary students.

A Word From Dr. Nick Saint-Erne, DVM

"I have been helping pet owners provide proper care of their pets as a veterinarian, as well as an author of pet care books and articles, for the last 35 years. Pet owners are looking for information not only for their dogs and cats, but for hamsters, parakeets, turtles, snakes, and other more unusual pets being kept today, and my knowledge and experience helps them provide the best homes for their pets. I have traveled throughout the USA and in several other countries educating veterinarians, veterinary students, animal breeders, and pet keepers, and now I am excited to work with The Spruce Pets to keep pet owners up to date with the latest information. Pets are now part of our family, and it is important to provide them with proper nutrition and health care to have long and happy lives together."