Martin R. Dinnes
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Dr. Martin R. Dinnes was a veterinarian from Agua Dulce, California, recognized for his accomplishments in veterinary medicine. He died on December 12, 2017.
Martin R. Dinnes | |
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| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of California, Davis |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Veterinary medicine |
Dinnes graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1966. His work created new medical protocols for the health and well-being of animals. He invented and developed the Telinject system for remotely injecting reptiles, mammals and birds. He also formulated, tested and commercially produced balanced diets for non-domestic species.[1]
Career
In 1972, Dinnes founded Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital of Santa Clarita, California, and was the first veterinarian to completely devote veterinary practice to non-domesticated animals,[citation needed] limiting his practice to zoo and aquatic animal medicine and surgery.
Dinnes was a consulting veterinarian for the 1983 adventure film The Golden Seal.[citation needed]
In 1984, he was one of eight veterinarians chosen by the American Veterinary Medical Association to form the American College of Zoological Medicine.[2]
Dinnes founded the International Zoo Veterinary Group (IZVG), providing consulting in disease prevention, quarantine procedures and tranquilizing procedures for the international shipment of animals.[citation needed] The IZVG promotes the international exchange of pharmaceutical and biological guidelines that may or may not be allowed for use in a particular country.
He was a veterinarian for Shambala Preserve in Acton, California, and a director of product research and development of zoological formulas for Natural Balance Pet Foods.[3]
Accolades
In 2000, Dinnes was presented with a Previous Alumni Achievement Award at University of California, Davis.[4] He was awarded the American Association of Zoo Veterinarian's Lifetime Achievement award the first year the award was given, in 2014.[5]