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Julie Deanne Sheldon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACZM

Clinical Assistant Professor | Small Animal

Specialization: Zoological Medicine

Overview

Dr. Sheldon is a zoo and wildlife veterinarian dedicated to teaching, wildlife conservation research, and clinical medicine in a variety of non-domestic species. She earned her bachelor�s degree from the University of Florida, DVM from the University of California Davis, and master�s degree from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Sheldon completed the Zoo and Small Animal Rotating Internship at the University of Tennessee followed by the Illinois and Zoological and Aquatic Animal Residency. In addition to practicing at local zoos and sanctuaries, Dr. Sheldon contributes to assessments of remote wildlife populations including Bolivian river dolphins, Peruvian fur seals, and Galapagos tortoises, and currently studies health of black bears in Tennessee.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Dhar, Madhu S | Souza, Marcy Jan | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Rajeev, Sree

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Schaefer, Deanna M | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Giori, Luca | Neelakanta, Girish | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Rouse, Barry T | Dhar, Madhu S | Renwick, Allison | Springer, Nora Lynn

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 844 - Avian and Zoological Medicine and Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of avian and exotic animals and native wildlife.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Tarbert, Danielle Kathleen

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMC 880 - Elective Clinical Rotation I
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Lear, Andrea Sketch | Graves, Meggan | Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Seddighi, Reza

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Long, Jeremy | Millis, Darryl L | Hampton, Chiara | Sommardahl, Carla S | Albright, Julia | Drum, Dr. Marti | Lothamer, Charles William | Rollins, Angela | Souza, Marcy Jan | Craig, Linden E | Cushing, Andrew | Lux, Cassie

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: DeBolt, Becky | Millis, Darryl L | Weisent, Jennifer | Knafo, Emi

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-8387

jsheldo3@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, University of Calif Davis, 2016

Julie Deanne Sheldon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACZM

Clinical Assistant Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Julie Deanne Sheldon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACZM image

865-974-8387

jsheldo3@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, University of Calif Davis, 2016
Overview

Dr. Sheldon is a zoo and wildlife veterinarian dedicated to teaching, wildlife conservation research, and clinical medicine in a variety of non-domestic species. She earned her bachelor�s degree from the University of Florida, DVM from the University of California Davis, and master�s degree from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Sheldon completed the Zoo and Small Animal Rotating Internship at the University of Tennessee followed by the Illinois and Zoological and Aquatic Animal Residency. In addition to practicing at local zoos and sanctuaries, Dr. Sheldon contributes to assessments of remote wildlife populations including Bolivian river dolphins, Peruvian fur seals, and Galapagos tortoises, and currently studies health of black bears in Tennessee.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Dhar, Madhu S | Souza, Marcy Jan | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Rajeev, Sree

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Schaefer, Deanna M | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Giori, Luca | Neelakanta, Girish | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Rouse, Barry T | Dhar, Madhu S | Renwick, Allison | Springer, Nora Lynn

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 844 - Avian and Zoological Medicine and Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of avian and exotic animals and native wildlife.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Tarbert, Danielle Kathleen

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMC 880 - Elective Clinical Rotation I
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Lear, Andrea Sketch | Graves, Meggan | Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Seddighi, Reza

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Long, Jeremy | Millis, Darryl L | Hampton, Chiara | Sommardahl, Carla S | Albright, Julia | Drum, Dr. Marti | Lothamer, Charles William | Rollins, Angela | Souza, Marcy Jan | Craig, Linden E | Cushing, Andrew | Lux, Cassie

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: DeBolt, Becky | Millis, Darryl L | Weisent, Jennifer | Knafo, Emi

Semesters Offered: Spring