Contact Information

Email: spinner@msu.edu

Education

• BS in Zoology, Washington State University, 2003–2007
• DVM, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2007–2011
• Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Angell Medical Center; Boston, MA, 2012–2013
• Internship in Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego; San Diego, CA, 2013–2014
• Residency in Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island; West Islip, NY, 2014–2017
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Post-graduate certificate in veterinary medical education, Royal Veterinary College, 2022

Maureen Spinner, DVM, DACVS-SA joined us as an assistant professor (HP) of Soft Tissue Surgery with the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences on October 19, 2020. Dr. Spinner earned her Bachelor of Science at Washington State University where she majored in zoology. She then went on to earn her DVM from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Spinner completed two internships—the first in small animal medicine and surgery from Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA, and the second in small animal surgery at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego in San Diego, CA. She then completed a small animal surgical residency at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, West Islip, NY. Dr. Spinner's scholarly interests include wound management, feline/canine cancer, reconstructive surgery, and advanced thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. She has a strong passion for teaching and mentoring veterinary students and residents.

Research Interests

• Minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
• Thoracic and cardiac surgery with an interest in advanced cardiac procedures
• Endocrine tumor surgery in cats and dogs
• Other interests include gallbladder mucocele cholecystectomy, laryngeal paralysis, surgical oncology (cancer therapy), and portosystemic shunt correction

Honors and Awards

• Teaching & Learning Environment Grant Award Winner - 2022
• MSU 2022 SAVMA Teacher of the Year for class of 2023
• MSU 2022 Faculty of the Year for class of 2022
• Phi Zeta, Iota Chapter Veterinary Honor Society - 2011
• Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine Award - 2011
• Charles A. Rhodes Scholarship - 2011
• Dr. Leo Snyder Memorial Scholarship - 2010
• AAHA Student Leadership Award Nominee - 2010
• Howard L. and E. Anne Wright Scholarship - 2009