Dr. Samuel Kopman graduated from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He has been caring for pet and animal companions for 18 years. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Southwest Washington Veterinary Medical Association. He enjoys the variety and challenges of caring and helping dogs and cats and their families. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and family and has a keen interest in bee keeping, actively attempting to improve his bee stock through selective breeding [citation][3].