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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Betsy Powell to 30A Vet!

Betsy Powell, DVM

***Western Kentucky University***
***Tuskegee University***
***Exotic care and surgery specialist***

Dr. Betsy Powell grew up on a farm in Kentucky, where her love of animals began at an early age. She pursued her passion for veterinary medicine at Western Kentucky University, where she earned her undergraduate degree and then completed her doctorate degree at Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.

With over a decade of experience, she specializes in surgery and exotic animal care, bringing a unique skill set to 30A Vet. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes her two children and two stepchildren, ages 2-12. A lover of the beach, Dr. Powell feels right at home with the sand, sun and cool ocean breezes offered among our beautiful southern coast. When she’s not caring for animals, you can often find her out among the locals just enjoying our beautiful coastal vibes.

**Karen Shane, DVM,CVA**

Kansas State University
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Dr. Karen Shane was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Three years after practicing as a C.P.A. in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Shane realized her true passion was veterinary medicine. She relocated from the “Big Apple” to the “Little Apple” to complete her DVM at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Following graduation, she traveled to Los Angeles to complete an internship in internal medicine, cardiology, critical care and surgery at California Animal Hospital, under the direction of world renowned Steven Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM Cardiology). Upon completion of her internship, Dr. Shane attended the Chi Institute in Reddick, FL and became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner.

In 2008, Dr. Shane and her husband, Christopher opened Shane Veterinary Medical Center, a fast paced, 24/7 multi-doctoral general medicine, surgery and emergency hospital in Marina del Rey, CA. In 2023, the Shane family relocated to their forever home on the beautiful Emerald Coast.

Dr. Shane retains special interests in internal medicine, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture with an intergrative, individualized approach toward each 4-legged she is blessed to care for. She enjoys spending time outdoors in or on the water with her husband, teens Sophia & Ryan, two golden retrievers, a sassy terrior and three cats.